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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIvsVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TDI

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Volvo XC90 II

2.0 D5

225 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2016

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    262 hp
    195 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,449 km
    901 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Lightest
    2,078 kg
    4,581 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    152 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
262hp195kW
225hp168kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
2,251kg4,963lb
2,078kg4,581lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,750kg6,063lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
92.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
97.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
41.4s
Calculated
43.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,449km901mi
Calculated
1,224km761mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,984mm117in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,676mm66in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,679mm66in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
238mm9in
Trunk volume
580L
368L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,886L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
71L
CO2 emissions
180g/km
152g/km

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 TDIVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D54,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.4 s
43.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI has 37 hp more than Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 37 hp (28 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
470 Nm
347 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
2,251 kg
4,963 lb
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
2,078 kg
4,581 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
220 km/h
137 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
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)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI7.6 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D57.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5: 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)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.1 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
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 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
1,449 km
901 mi
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
1,224 km
761 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
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
225 hp
168 kW
7.8 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)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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 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/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 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
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIVolvoXC90 II2.0 D5
Power
262 hp
195 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,251 kg
4,963 lb
2,078 kg
4,581 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
1,449 km
901 mi
1,224 km
761 mi
CO2 score
180 g/km
152 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
108 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 TDIVolvo XC90 II 2.0 D5
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 225 km (140 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 212 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 D5

  • Is 173 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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