Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIvsVolvo XC60 II 2.0 B5

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

Volvo XC60 II

2.0 B5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2021

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 B5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Lightest
    1,950 kg
    4,299 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    155 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,203 km
    748 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    235 km/h
    146 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
Power
231hp172kW
235hp175kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
109.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
36.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,203km748mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,658mm65in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,673mm66in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
810L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,432L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
71L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
155g/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 TDIVolvo XC60 II 2.0 B5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC60 II 2.0 B5: 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B54,000 rpm1,740-2,280 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
36.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
235 hp
175 kW

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 B5 has 4 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 Volvo XC60 II 2.0 B5: 4 hp (3 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
480 Nm
354 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
1,950 kg
4,299 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
220 km/h
137 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B57.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 B5 and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 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 III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 B5 and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.7 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)3.0 V6 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
1,203 km
748 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
235 hp
175 kW
7.1 s
220 km/h
137 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 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 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.1 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolvoXC60 II2.0 B5
Power
231 hp
172 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,203 km
748 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
155 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 TDIVolvo XC60 II 2.0 B5
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 305 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 B5

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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