Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIvsPorsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6

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

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

3.0 V6 TSI

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2023
VS

Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021

S 2.9 V6

380 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2021-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    843 km
    524 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
340hp254kW
380hp283kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Gross weight
2,790kg6,151lb
2,580kg5,688lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
259 km/h
161 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
18.9s
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,726mm186in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,927mm76in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,621mm64in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,655mm65in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
202mm8in
Trunk volume
810L
458L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,503L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
65L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIPorsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI5,300-6,400 rpm1,340-5,300 rpm6,650 rpm
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V65,200-6,700 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
259 km/h
161 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
340 hp
254 kW
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 has 40 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
1,930 kg
4,255 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
259 km/h
161 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI5.9 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V64.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
843 km
524 mi
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
657 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW
4.8 s
259 km/h
161 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
-
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIPorsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 186 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 352 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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