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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 TDI V8

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TSI

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,297 kg
    5,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
340hp254kW
333hp248kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,297kg5,064lb
2,329kg5,135lb
Gross weight
2,920kg6,437lb
2,910kg6,415lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
87.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
27.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
934km580mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,737mm68in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,658mm65in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
580L
493L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,555L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
27.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
333 hp
248 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
2,329 kg
5,135 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)4.2 TDI V8
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
240 km/h
149 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)4.2 TDI V85.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: 0.7 s.

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)4.2 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 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)4.2 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
493 L
17.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,737 mm
68.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
2,329 kg
5,135 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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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
493 L
17.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,737 mm
68.4 in
Range score
934 km
580 mi
-
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
493 L
17.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 360 Nm more
  • Is 32 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 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

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