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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIvsVolkswagen 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 III (CR)

3.0 V6 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TSI

333 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2014-2015

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
  • 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
286hp213kW
333hp248kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,329kg5,135lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,910kg6,415lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
87.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
27.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,737mm68in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,658mm65in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
810L
493L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,555L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
100L
CO2 emissions
182g/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 III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI-2,250-3,250 rpm3,500 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
27.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
333 hp
248 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI has 47 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: 47 hp (35 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 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
1,995 kg
4,398 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI6.1 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI6.5 s

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

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 TSI: 0.4 s.

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 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 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 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 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 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
2,329 kg
5,135 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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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
493 L
17.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,737 mm
68.4 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
-
CO2 score
182 g/km
-
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
493 L
17.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 334 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 317 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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