Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)
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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)
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4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)
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4.2 TDI V8
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 527 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Fastest top speed281 km/h175 mph
- Most powerful527 hp393 kW
- Highest torque1,280 Nm944 lb-ft
- Lightest2,297 kg5,064 lb
- Best power-to-weight229 hp/t171 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31.0 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range934 km580 mi
- Largest trunk580 L
- Best overall score85/100
- Best performance score83/100
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp |
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| Power | 527hp393kW+187 hp | 459hp342kW+119 hp | 408hp304kW+68 hp | 340hp254kW |
| Torque | 1,280Nm944lb-ft+480 Nm | 1,120Nm826lb-ft+320 Nm | 1,000Nm738lb-ft+200 Nm | 800Nm590lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,297kg5,064lb | 2,297kg5,064lb | 2,297kg5,064lb | 2,297kg5,064lb |
| Gross weight | 2,920kg6,437lb | 2,920kg6,437lb | 2,920kg6,437lb | 2,920kg6,437lb |
| Top speed | 281 km/h 175 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 242 km/h 150 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 66.1s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-17.5 s Calculated | 72.0s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-11.6 s Calculated | 76.4s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-7.2 s Calculated | 83.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s-1.4 s | 4.8s-1.0 s | 5.2s-0.6 s | 5.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.6s-10.7 s Calculated | 17.2s-8.1 s Calculated | 19.9s-5.4 s Calculated | 25.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s-1.3 s Calculated | 4.6s-0.9 s Calculated | 4.9s-0.6 s Calculated | 5.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.5s-1.6 s Calculated | 13.0s-1.1 s Calculated | 13.4s-0.7 s Calculated | 14.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb Calculated | 200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb Calculated | 178hp/t132kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 557Nm/t373lb-ft/ton Calculated | 488Nm/t326lb-ft/ton Calculated | 435Nm/t291lb-ft/ton Calculated | 348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 934km580mi Calculated | 934km580mi Calculated | 934km580mi Calculated | 934km580mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,134cc252cu in | 4,134cc252cu in | 4,134cc252cu in | 4,134cc252cu in |
| Length | 4,795mm189in | 4,795mm189in | 4,795mm189in | 4,795mm189in |
| Width | 1,940mm76in | 1,940mm76in | 1,940mm76in | 1,940mm76in |
| Height | 1,709mm67in | 1,709mm67in | 1,709mm67in | 1,709mm67in |
| Wheelbase | 2,893mm114in | 2,893mm114in | 2,893mm114in | 2,893mm114in |
| Front track | 1,656mm65in | 1,656mm65in | 1,656mm65in | 1,656mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,676mm66in | 1,676mm66in | 1,676mm66in | 1,676mm66in |
| Ground clearance | 201mm8in | 201mm8in | 201mm8in | 201mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 580L | 580L | 580L | 580L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,642L | 1,642L | 1,642L | 1,642L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 85L | 85L | 85L | 85L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 527 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2) 459 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1) 408 hp: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 340 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,750 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,750 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,750 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,750 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.6 s | 4.9 s | 5.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 4.8 s | 5.2 s | 5.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.6 s | 17.2 s | 19.9 s | 25.3 s |
| Top speed | 281 km/h 175 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 242 km/h 150 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.1 s | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.4 s | 5.6 s | 5.7 s | 6.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 8.4 s | 8.7 s | 9.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 10.9 s | 11.2 s | 11.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.5 s | 13.0 s | 13.4 s | 14.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 186 km/h 115 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph | 170 km/h 106 mph | 160 km/h 100 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | 527 hp 393 kW |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | 459 hp 342 kW |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | 408 hp 304 kW |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp | 340 hp 254 kW |
Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 527 hp has 187 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 340 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 340 hp and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 527 hp: 187 hp (139 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | 1,280 Nm 944 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | 1,120 Nm 826 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | 1,000 Nm 738 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | 2,297 kg 5,064 lb |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | 2,297 kg 5,064 lb |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | 2,297 kg 5,064 lb |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp | 2,297 kg 5,064 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | 281 km/h 175 mph |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | 268 km/h 167 mph |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | 257 km/h 160 mph |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp | 242 km/h 150 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 II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 527 hp and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 340 hp: 1.4 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2) 459 hp and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1) 408 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | 229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | 200 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | 178 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | 934 km 580 mi |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | 934 km 580 mi |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | 934 km 580 mi |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp | 934 km 580 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | 527 hp 393 kW | 4.4 s | 281 km/h 175 mph |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | 459 hp 342 kW | 4.8 s | 268 km/h 167 mph |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | 408 hp 304 kW | 5.2 s | 257 km/h 160 mph |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp | 340 hp 254 kW | 5.8 s | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 527 hp 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 5.2 s |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 5.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | 229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | 200 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | 178 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3)527 hp | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2)459 hp | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1)408 hp | VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8340 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 527 hp 393 kW | 459 hp 342 kW | 408 hp 304 kW | 340 hp 254 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 1,280 Nm 944 lb-ft | 1,120 Nm 826 lb-ft | 1,000 Nm 738 lb-ft | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 4.8 s | 5.2 s | 5.8 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 281 km/h 175 mph | 268 km/h 167 mph | 257 km/h 160 mph | 242 km/h 150 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,297 kg 5,064 lb | 2,297 kg 5,064 lb | 2,297 kg 5,064 lb | 2,297 kg 5,064 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 934 km 580 mi | 934 km 580 mi | 934 km 580 mi | 934 km 580 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 580 L 20.5 cu ft | 580 L 20.5 cu ft | 580 L 20.5 cu ft | 580 L 20.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 229 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 200 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 178 hp/t 132 kW/t 5.6 kg/hp | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 527 hp | Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2) 459 hp | Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 1) 408 hp | Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 340 hp |
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| Consumption | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.92 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,389 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 3) 527 hp
- Has 68 hp more
- Has 160 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight
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
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 (Stage 2) 459 hp
No measurable advantages in the available data.
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