Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V SportvsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

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 III (CR)

3.0 V6 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

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
  • 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
450hp336kW
286hp213kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,480kg5,467lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
3,080kg6,790lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
637km396mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,754mm187in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,928mm76in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,726mm68in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,855mm112in
2,904mm114in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,657mm65in
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-
182g/km

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 III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI-2,250-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V SportVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
286 hp
213 kW

Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport has 164 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 164 hp (122 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
600 Nm
443 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
1,995 kg
4,398 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI6.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.2 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 6.0 W12 48V Sport: 8.8 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
1,087 km
675 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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)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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 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)6.0 W12 48V Sport
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.1 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg I (7L)6.0 W12 48V SportVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
450 hp
336 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Lightness
2,480 kg
5,467 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
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
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
-
182 g/km
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
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 164 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 485 kg lighter
  • Uses 8.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 450 km (280 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 310 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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