Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8vsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) · Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 FSI V8

360 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014
VS

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) · Facelift 2023

3.0 V6 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,118 kg
    4,669 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
360hp268kW
286hp213kW
Torque
445Nm328lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,273kg5,011lb
2,118kg4,669lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
93.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km514mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,712mm67in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,904mm114in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,671mm66in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,688mm66in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
-
Trunk volume
520L
810L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
75L

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 V8Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
28.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 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 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
286 hp
213 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 has 74 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
600 Nm
443 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 FSI V8
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
2,118 kg
4,669 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 FSI V8
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
236 km/h
147 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 FSI V86.5 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI6.4 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 has more power, Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.1 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 II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 4.1 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)4.2 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
826 km
514 mi
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
938 km
583 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
6.4 s
236 km/h
147 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 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,712 mm
67.4 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)4.2 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 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)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.4 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)4.2 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TDI
Power
360 hp
268 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
2,118 kg
4,669 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,712 mm
67.4 in
Range score
826 km
514 mi
938 km
583 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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) 4.2 FSI V8Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 155 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 290 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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