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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDIvsVolkswagen 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)

4.0 V8 TDI

422 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2020
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) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    422 hp
    315 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    195 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,216 km
    756 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
422hp315kW
340hp254kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
800Nm590lb-ft
Curb weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,297kg5,064lb
Gross weight
3,000kg6,614lb
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
67.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,216km756mi
Calculated
1,099km683mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,956cc241cu 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
1,676mm66in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,686mm66in
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
90L
100L
CO2 emissions
195g/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) 4.0 V8 TDIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI: 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)4.0 V8 TDI-1,250-3,250 rpm3,500 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)4.0 V8 TDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 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
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 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)4.0 V8 TDI
422 hp
315 kW
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI has 82 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
900 Nm
664 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)4.0 V8 TDI
2,310 kg
5,093 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)4.0 V8 TDI
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)4.0 V8 TDI4.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: 0.9 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)4.0 V8 TDI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: 1.7 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)4.0 V8 TDI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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)4.0 V8 TDI
1,216 km
756 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)4.0 V8 TDI
422 hp
315 kW
4.9 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)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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 III (CR) 4.0 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)4.0 V8 TDI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.9 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)4.0 V8 TDI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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)4.0 V8 TDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
1,216 km
756 mi
1,099 km
683 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
239 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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) 4.0 V8 TDIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 117 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 230 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 44 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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