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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 TSI

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2019-2023
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TSI

320 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,020 kg
    4,453 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
340hp254kW
320hp239kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,244kg4,947lb
Gross weight
2,790kg6,151lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
980km609mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,801mm189in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,669mm66in
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Rear track
1,685mm66in
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Ground clearance
215mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
810L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
100L
CO2 emissions
203g/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 TSIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: 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 TSI5,300-6,400 rpm1,340-5,300 rpm6,650 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI5,700-6,500 rpm2,900-4,700 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
30.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI has 20 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 III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
450 Nm
332 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 TSI
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
2,244 kg
4,947 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 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: 1.1 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: 1.3 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 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 TSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.0 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,244 kg
4,947 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
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
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
980 km
609 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
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Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 224 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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