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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIvsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) · Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TDI

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) · Facelift 2023

3.0 V6 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    262 hp
    195 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,515 km
    941 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
262hp195kW
231hp172kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,118kg4,669lb
Gross weight
2,880kg6,349lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
91.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
36.8s
Calculated
41.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,515km941mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,712mm67in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,904mm114in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,671mm66in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,688mm66in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
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Trunk volume
580L
810L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
75L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI3,800-4,400 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI-1,500-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.8 s
41.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
231 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI has 31 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
2,118 kg
4,669 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 II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI7.3 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.4 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 II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.4 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 II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
1,515 km
941 mi
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
938 km
583 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 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 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,712 mm
67.4 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 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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 II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.7 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 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
2,118 kg
4,669 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,712 mm
67.4 in
Range score
1,515 km
941 mi
938 km
583 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
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Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 578 km (359 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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