Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIvsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

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)

4.2 FSI V8

360 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014

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
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    843 km
    524 mi
  • 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)4.2 FSI V8
Power
340hp254kW
360hp268kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
445Nm328lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,273kg5,011lb
Gross weight
2,790kg6,151lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
826km514mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
4,163cc254cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
810L
520L
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) 4.2 FSI V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 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)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
27.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 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
9.2 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
166 km/h
103 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 TSI
340 hp
254 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 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)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 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)4.2 FSI V8
2,273 kg
5,011 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)4.2 FSI V8
245 km/h
152 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 TSI5.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V86.5 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 0.6 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)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 3.2 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)4.2 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
843 km
524 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
826 km
514 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)4.2 FSI V8
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.

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)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

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)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

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)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.5 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)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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
826 km
514 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
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Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 TSIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 253 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 290 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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