Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIvsPorsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2018 S 3.0 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 2018

S 3.0 V6

354 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2018-2021

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 highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    203 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    843 km
    524 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 S 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,865 kg
    4,112 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018S 3.0 V6
Power
340hp254kW
354hp264kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,790kg6,151lb
2,580kg5,688lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
730km454mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,696mm185in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,624mm64in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
230mm9in
Trunk volume
810L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
65L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
204g/km

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 2018 S 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 S 3.0 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 2018S 3.0 V65,400-6,400 rpm1,360-4,800 rpm6,650 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 2018S 3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
19.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
171 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 2018S 3.0 V6
354 hp
264 kW

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 S 3.0 V6 has 14 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 2018 S 3.0 V6: 14 hp (10 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 2018S 3.0 V6
480 Nm
354 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 2018S 3.0 V6
1,865 kg
4,112 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 2018S 3.0 V6
254 km/h
158 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 2018S 3.0 V65.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 S 3.0 V6 and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: 0.6 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 2018S 3.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

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 2018S 3.0 V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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 2018S 3.0 V6
730 km
454 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 2018S 3.0 V6
354 hp
264 kW
5.3 s
254 km/h
158 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 2018S 3.0 V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,696 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 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 2018S 3.0 V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2018 S 3.0 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 2018S 3.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.3 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 2018S 3.0 V6
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2018S 3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,696 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
730 km
454 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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 2018 S 3.0 V6
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 112 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 310 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

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 2018 S 3.0 V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 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

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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