Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)
Car comparison
Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIvsVolkswagen Tayron II 2.0 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI
- Fastest top speed245 km/h152 mph Unrestricted235 km/h146 mph Restricted
- Most powerful231 hp172 kW
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,136 km706 mi
- Largest trunk810 L
- Best overall score67/100
- Best performance score55/100
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score92/100
Volkswagen Tayron II 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.4 s
- Lightest1,707 kg3,763 lb
- Best power-to-weight120 hp/t89 kW/t8.4 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231hp172kW | 204hp152kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,070kg4,564lb | 1,707kg3,763lb |
| Gross weight | 2,850kg6,283lb | 2,310kg5,093lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 235 km/h146 mph Calculated | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 109.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated | 78.4s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5s | 7.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 31.8s Calculated | 34.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1s Calculated | 7.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 15.4s Calculated | 15.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated | 120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton Calculated | 187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,136km706mi Calculated | 744km462mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,967cc181cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,878mm192in | 4,792mm189in |
| Width | 1,984mm78in | 1,853mm73in |
| Height | 1,717mm68in | 1,666mm66in |
| Wheelbase | 2,904mm114in | 2,790mm110in |
| Front track | 1,669mm66in | 1,588mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,685mm66in | 1,578mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 215mm8in | - |
| Trunk volume | 810L | 345L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,800L | 2,090L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 75L | 58L |
| CO2 emissions | 173g/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 TDI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Tayron II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | - | 1,750-3,000 rpm | 3,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | 5,000 rpm | 1,500-4,400 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.1 s | 7.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.5 s | 7.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 31.8 s | 34.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 235 km/h146 mph Likely limited | 224 km/h 139 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.6 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.0 s | 10.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.9 s | 12.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.4 s | 15.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 149 km/h 93 mph | 151 km/h 94 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | 231 hp 172 kW |
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | 204 hp 152 kW |
Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI has 27 hp more than Volkswagen Tayron II 2.0 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tayron II 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 27 hp (20 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | 2,070 kg 4,564 lb |
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | 1,707 kg 3,763 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 235 km/h146 mph |
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | 224 km/h 139 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | 7.5 s |
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | 7.4 s |
Although Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Tayron II 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tayron II 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Tayron II 2.0 TSI: 1.2 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | 120 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | 1,136 km 706 mi |
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | 744 km 462 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | 231 hp 172 kW | 7.5 s | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 235 km/h146 mph |
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | 204 hp 152 kW | 7.4 s | 224 km/h 139 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI |
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| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI |
| 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI |
| 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 7.5 s |
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | 7.4 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | 120 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI | VolkswagenTayron II2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 231 hp 172 kW | 204 hp 152 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.5 s | 7.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 235 km/h146 mph | 224 km/h 139 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,070 kg 4,564 lb | 1,707 kg 3,763 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 7.8 L/100 km 30.2 mpg US 36.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,136 km 706 mi | 744 km 462 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 173 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 810 L 28.6 cu ft | 345 L 12.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 9.0 kg/hp | 120 hp/t 89 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI | Volkswagen Tayron II 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK | 7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.55 LC100 km | 13.65 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi | 21.97 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal | 1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,733 LC/year | 2,048 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI
- Has 27 hp more
- Has 180 Nm more
- Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 393 km (244 mi) more estimated range
- Has 465 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
Volkswagen Tayron II 2.0 TSI
- Is 363 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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