Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIvsVolkswagen 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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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

3.0 V6 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 TDI V8

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    235 km/h
    146 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,070 kg
    4,564 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • 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 overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
231hp172kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,297kg5,064lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,920kg6,437lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
109.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
83.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
934km580mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
4,134cc252cu 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
580L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
85L
CO2 emissions
173g/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 TDIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI-1,750-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V84,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
25.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
340 hp
254 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 has 109 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 109 hp (81 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
800 Nm
590 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 TDI
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
242 km/h
150 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 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8 and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.7 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 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8: 2.5 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 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
934 km
580 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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 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

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 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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

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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 TDI V8
Power
231 hp
172 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
934 km
580 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
-
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 TDIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Is 227 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 202 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 TDI V8

  • Has 109 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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