Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)
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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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4.2 V8 FSI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSI
- Lightest2,075 kg4,575 lb
- Best power-to-weight173 hp/t129 kW/t5.8 kg/hp
- Largest trunk580 L
- Best overall score71/100
- Best performance score63/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.5 s
- Fastest top speed245 km/h152 mph
- Most powerful360 hp268 kW
- Highest torque445 Nm328 lb-ft
- Best economy score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8 | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 360hp268kW | 360hp268kW |
| Torque | 445Nm328lb-ft | 440Nm325lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,273kg5,011lb | 2,075kg4,575lb |
| Gross weight | 2,850kg6,283lb | 2,850kg6,283lb |
| Top speed | 245 km/h 152 mph | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 93.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated | 81.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5s | 6.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 27.4s Calculated | 25.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2s Calculated | 6.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 14.6s Calculated | 14.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated | 173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton Calculated | 212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 826km514mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 4,163cc254cu in | 4,163cc254cu 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 | 520L | 580L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,642L | 1,642L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 100L | 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 FSI V8: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8 | 6,800 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI | 6,800 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8 | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.2 s | 6.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.5 s | 6.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 27.4 s | 25.5 s |
| Top speed | 245 km/h 152 mph | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.3 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.5 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.3 s | 12.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.6 s | 14.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 156 km/h 97 mph | 159 km/h 99 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8 | 360 hp 268 kW |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI | 360 hp 268 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8 | 445 Nm 328 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8 | 2,273 kg 5,011 lb |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI | 2,075 kg 4,575 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8 | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI | 245 km/h 152 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8 | 6.5 s |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI | 6.5 s |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8 | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8 | 360 hp 268 kW | 6.5 s | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI | 360 hp 268 kW | 6.5 s | 245 km/h 152 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8 | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 FSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 360 hp 268 kW | 360 hp 268 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 445 Nm 328 lb-ft | 440 Nm 325 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.5 s | 6.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 245 km/h 152 mph | 245 km/h 152 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,273 kg 5,011 lb | 2,075 kg 4,575 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.1 L/100 km 19.4 mpg US 23.3 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 826 km 514 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | 580 L 20.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.18 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,176 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8
- Has 5 Nm more
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 FSI
- Is 198 kg lighter
- Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 60 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
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