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Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Macan I (95B)

GTS 3.0 V6

360 hp2997 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 FSI

360 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    256 km/h
    159 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
Power
360hp268kW
360hp268kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
67.6s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
739km459mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,997cc183cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,692mm185in
4,801mm189in
Width
1,926mm76in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,609mm63in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,650mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,658mm65in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
100L
CO2 emissions
215g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSIPowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V66,000 rpm1,650-4,000 rpm6,700 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI6,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
25.5 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
360 hp
268 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
360 hp
268 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
2,075 kg
4,575 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
256 km/h
159 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSI: 1.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
360 hp
268 kW
5.2 s
256 km/h
159 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
360 hp
268 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 in
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)GTS 3.0 V6VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI
Power
360 hp
268 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.5 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,692 mm
184.7 in
Height
1,609 mm
63.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
739 km
459 mi
-
CO2 score
215 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) GTS 3.0 V6

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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