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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6vsVolkswagen 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 II (7P)

3.6 FSI V6

280 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2013
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TDI

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,449 km
    901 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    2,103 kg
    4,636 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
280hp209kW
262hp195kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,103kg4,636lb
2,251kg4,963lb
Gross weight
2,800kg6,173lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
103.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
92.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
39.0s
Calculated
41.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
1,449km901mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,801mm189in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
580L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
100L
CO2 emissions-
180g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 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 II (7P)3.6 FSI V66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 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 II (7P)3.6 FSI V6VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.0 s
41.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 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)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 has 18 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 II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
360 Nm
266 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 II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
2,103 kg
4,636 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
2,251 kg
4,963 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)3.6 FSI V6
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
220 km/h
137 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)3.6 FSI V67.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI7.6 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 has more power, Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 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 II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 3.0 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)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
859 km
534 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
1,449 km
901 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW
7.8 s
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 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)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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 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)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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
262 hp
195 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,103 kg
4,636 lb
2,251 kg
4,963 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
859 km
534 mi
1,449 km
901 mi
CO2 score
-
180 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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) 3.6 FSI V6Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 148 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 591 km (367 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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