Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) · Facelift 2006 6.0 W12vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

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 II (7P) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 TDI

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,297 kg
    5,064 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    239 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,099 km
    683 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
450hp336kW
340hp254kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,297kg5,064lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
2,960kg6,526lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
1,099km683mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
4,801mm189in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,732mm68in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance
300mm12in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
375g/km
239g/km

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 II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
24.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.1 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
162 km/h
101 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12 has 110 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: 110 hp (82 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
800 Nm
590 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
2,297 kg
5,064 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
242 km/h
150 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI5.8 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12 has more power, Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: 0.1 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: 6.6 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 I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
1,099 km
683 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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

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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 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.

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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 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 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
1,099 km
683 mi
CO2 score
375 g/km
239 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12

  • Has 110 hp more
  • Has 38 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 183 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 462 km (287 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 136 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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