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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIvsVolkswagen 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)

3.0 V6 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TDI

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    235 km/h
    146 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

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

  • 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 economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
286hp213kW
262hp195kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,880kg6,349lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
91.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,515km941mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu 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
182g/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) 3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 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)3.0 V6 TDI-2,250-3,250 rpm3,500 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)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
36.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 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)3.0 V6 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI has 24 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
600 Nm
443 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)3.0 V6 TDI
1,995 kg
4,398 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)3.0 V6 TDI
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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)3.0 V6 TDI6.1 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.2 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

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)3.0 V6 TDI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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)3.0 V6 TDI
1,087 km
675 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)3.0 V6 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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)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
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)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
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 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.1 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)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
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)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
262 hp
195 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
1,087 km
675 mi
1,515 km
941 mi
CO2 score
182 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 428 km (266 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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