Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

2.0 TSI

249 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TDI

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Most powerful
    262 hp
    195 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    174 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,515 km
    941 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lightest
    1,955 kg
    4,310 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
249hp186kW
262hp195kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Gross weight-
2,880kg6,349lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
915km568mi
Calculated
1,515km941mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,801mm189in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
810L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
100L
CO2 emissions
188g/km
174g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI3,800-4,400 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
36.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
249 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI has 13 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 II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
2,185 kg
4,817 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI6.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI7.3 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.5 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI: 1.6 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
915 km
568 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
1,515 km
941 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
249 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
249 hp
186 kW
262 hp
195 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
915 km
568 mi
1,515 km
941 mi
CO2 score
188 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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 III (CR) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 601 km (373 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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