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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8vsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 TDI V8

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014
VS

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

2.0 TSI

249 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    934 km
    580 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,955 kg
    4,310 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
340hp254kW
249hp186kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
2,297kg5,064lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight
2,920kg6,437lb
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Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
82.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
934km580mi
Calculated
915km568mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,904mm114in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,685mm66in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
215mm8in
Trunk volume
580L
810L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
75L
CO2 emissions-
188g/km

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 V8Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
33.6 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
249 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 has 91 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 91 hp (68 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 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 TDI V8
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
1,955 kg
4,310 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 TDI V8
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
225 km/h
140 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 TDI V85.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 0.9 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 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 TDI V8
934 km
580 mi
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
915 km
568 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
249 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
225 km/h
140 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 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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

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 TDI V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 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 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.8 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 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
249 hp
186 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 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
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Range score
934 km
580 mi
915 km
568 mi
CO2 score
-
188 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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 II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 430 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 342 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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