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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3)

527 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2015
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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2)

459 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2015
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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1)

408 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2015
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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 TDI

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 527 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    281 km/h
    175 mph
  • Most powerful
    527 hp
    393 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,280 Nm
    944 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,297 kg
    5,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    239 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,099 km
    683 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3)527 hpVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2)459 hpVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1)408 hpVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI340 hp
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
2,960kg6,526lb
2,960kg6,526lb
2,960kg6,526lb
2,960kg6,526lb
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
+39 km/h
268 km/h
167 mph
+26 km/h
257 km/h
160 mph
+15 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-15.9 s
Calculated
66.6s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
77.1s99% 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
14.1s-10.0 s
Calculated
16.6s-7.6 s
Calculated
19.1s-5.1 s
Calculated
24.2s
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
12.4s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.3s-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
1,099km683mi
Calculated
1,099km683mi
Calculated
1,099km683mi
Calculated
1,099km683mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
4,801mm189in
4,801mm189in
4,801mm189in
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
100L
100L
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
239g/km
239g/km
239g/km
239g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 527 hpVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2) 459 hpVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1) 408 hpVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI 340 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 527 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1) 408 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI 340 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3)527 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2)459 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1)408 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI340 hp4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3)527 hpVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2)459 hpVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1)408 hpVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI340 hp
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
14.1 s
16.6 s
19.1 s
24.2 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
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 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
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 527 hp has 187 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI 340 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI 340 hp and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 527 hp: 187 hp (139 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 527 hp and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI 340 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2) 459 hp and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3)527 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2)459 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1)408 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI340 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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3)527 hp
527 hp
393 kW
4.4 s
281 km/h
175 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
4.8 s
268 km/h
167 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1)408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
5.2 s
257 km/h
160 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI340 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3)527 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI340 hp
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
4,801 mm
189.0 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 II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3)527 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI340 hp
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) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3)527 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.4 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2)459 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.8 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1)408 hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI340 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI340 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3)527 hpVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2)459 hpVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1)408 hpVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI340 hp
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
1,099 km
683 mi
1,099 km
683 mi
1,099 km
683 mi
1,099 km
683 mi
CO2 score
239 g/km
239 g/km
239 g/km
239 g/km
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 527 hpVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 2) 459 hpVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (Stage 1) 408 hpVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI 340 hp
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI (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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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