Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)
Car comparison
Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V SportvsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014
3.0 V6 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.9 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful450 hp336 kW
- Highest torque550 Nm406 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight181 hp/t135 kW/t5.5 kg/hp
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score70/100
- Best economy score65/100
- Best practicality score85/100
Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI
- Lightest2,329 kg5,135 lb
- Lowest city consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption9.8 L/100 km24.0 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 450hp336kW | 333hp248kW |
| Torque | 550Nm406lb-ft | 440Nm325lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,480kg5,467lb | 2,329kg5,135lb |
| Gross weight | 3,080kg6,790lb | 2,910kg6,415lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 82.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 87.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9s | 6.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.6s Calculated | 27.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6s Calculated | 6.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.0s Calculated | 14.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb Calculated | 143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton Calculated | 189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 637km396mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 5,998cc366cu in | 2,995cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,754mm187in | 4,795mm189in |
| Width | 1,928mm76in | 1,940mm76in |
| Height | 1,726mm68in | 1,737mm68in |
| Wheelbase | 2,855mm112in | 2,893mm114in |
| Front track | 1,645mm65in | 1,638mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,657mm65in | 1,658mm65in |
| Ground clearance | 300mm12in | 201mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 493L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,525L | 1,555L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 100L | 100L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport | 6,000 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI | 5,500 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.6 s | 6.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.9 s | 6.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 21.6 s | 27.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.2 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.8 s | 12.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.0 s | 14.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 166 km/h 103 mph | 156 km/h 97 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport | 450 hp 336 kW |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI | 333 hp 248 kW |
Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport has 117 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 117 hp (87 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport | 2,480 kg 5,467 lb |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI | 2,329 kg 5,135 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI | 240 km/h 149 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport | 5.9 s |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI | 6.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: 0.6 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI | 143 hp/t 107 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI | 333 hp 248 kW | 6.5 s | 240 km/h 149 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 I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 450 hp 336 kW | 333 hp 248 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 550 Nm 406 lb-ft | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.9 s | 6.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,480 kg 5,467 lb | 2,329 kg 5,135 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 15.7 L/100 km 15.0 mpg US 18.0 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 637 km 396 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 493 L 17.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 181 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 143 hp/t 107 kW/t 7.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 27.47 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 44.22 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 4,121 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport
- Has 117 hp more
- Has 110 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
- Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 7 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI
- Is 151 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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