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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIvsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

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) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 TDI

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    203 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,297kg5,064lb
Gross weight
2,790kg6,151lb
2,960kg6,526lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
82.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
843km524mi
Calculated
1,099km683mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
4,134cc252cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,801mm189in
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
100L
CO2 emissions
203g/km
239g/km

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) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI4,000 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 TSIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
24.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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 TSI
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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 TSI5.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI: 0.1 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TSI
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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 TSI
843 km
524 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
1,099 km
683 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
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 TSIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
843 km
524 mi
1,099 km
683 mi
CO2 score
203 g/km
239 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Is 277 kg lighter
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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

  • Has 350 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 256 km (159 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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