Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) · Facelift 2006 6.0 W12vsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI

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 III (CR)

2.0 TSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    2,029 kg
    4,473 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
450hp336kW
252hp188kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,029kg4,473lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
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Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
92.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
32.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,732mm68in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,899mm114in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,685mm66in
Ground clearance
300mm12in
215mm8in
Trunk volume
500L
810L
Max trunk volume
1,525L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
75L
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 III (CR) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI: 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
32.4 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
152 km/h
95 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
252 hp
188 kW

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12 has 198 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: 198 hp (148 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
2,029 kg
4,473 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
229 km/h
142 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12 and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI: 0.9 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12: 6.7 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
833 km
518 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
252 hp
188 kW
6.8 s
229 km/h
142 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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

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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.8 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)Facelift 20066.0 W12VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
2,029 kg
4,473 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
375 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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 I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) Facelift 2006 6.0 W12

  • Has 198 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 51 km/h (32 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 451 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 196 km (122 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 310 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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