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Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) · Facelift 2006 6.0 W12vsVolkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport

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

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Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) · Facelift 2006

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2010
VS

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)

6.0 W12 48V Sport

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,480 kg
    5,467 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    22.5 L/100 km
    10.5 mpg US
    12.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    637 km
    396 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
3,080kg6,790lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
82.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
637km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
5,998cc366cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
4,754mm187in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,928mm76in
Height
1,732mm68in
1,726mm68in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,855mm112in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,657mm65in
Ground clearance
300mm12in
300mm12in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
375g/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 I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V SportPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W126,000 rpm3,250 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
21.6 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
450 hp
336 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
2,480 kg
5,467 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
280 km/h
174 mph
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W125.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport5.9 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
637 km
396 mi
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
637 km
396 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
5.9 s
280 km/h
174 mph
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
450 hp
336 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,732 mm
68.2 in
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
450 hp
336 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,754 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,726 mm
68.0 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.9 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,732 mm
68.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,754 mm
187.2 in
Height
1,726 mm
68.0 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
637 km
396 mi
CO2 score
375 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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