Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V SportvsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

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

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Volkswagen Touareg I (7L)

6.0 W12 48V Sport

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2004-2006
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

3.6 FSI V6

280 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

  • Lightest
    2,103 kg
    4,636 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    859 km
    534 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V SportVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
450hp336kW
280hp209kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,103kg4,636lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
2,800kg6,173lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
82.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
103.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,754mm187in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,726mm68in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,657mm65in
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
85L

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 SportVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V SportVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
39.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
450 hp
336 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport has 170 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 170 hp (127 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
2,103 kg
4,636 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)6.0 W12 48V Sport
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
228 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)6.0 W12 48V Sport5.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V67.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 1.9 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)6.0 W12 48V Sport
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 5.8 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)6.0 W12 48V Sport
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V Sport
637 km
396 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
859 km
534 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW
7.8 s
228 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)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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 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)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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport 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)6.0 W12 48V Sport
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.8 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)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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V SportVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
450 hp
336 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
2,103 kg
4,636 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
637 km
396 mi
859 km
534 mi
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
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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) 6.0 W12 48V SportVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport

  • Has 170 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 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 II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

  • Is 377 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 222 km (138 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 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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