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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) · Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TFSIvsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) · Facelift 2023

3.0 V6 TFSI

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

3.0 V6 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,995 kg
    4,398 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
340hp254kW
286hp213kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,810kg6,195lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km432mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,712mm67in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,904mm114in
Front track
1,671mm66in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,688mm66in
1,685mm66in
Ground clearance-
215mm8in
Trunk volume
810L
810L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
75L
CO2 emissions-
182g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TFSIVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI-1,340-5,300 rpm5,550 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI-2,250-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
24.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
286 hp
213 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TFSI has 54 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 III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TFSI: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
1,995 kg
4,398 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)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI6.1 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI6.1 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)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TFSI: 3.9 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)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
694 km
432 mi
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
340 hp
254 kW
6.1 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,712 mm
67.4 in
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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

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)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.1 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.1 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)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)Facelift 20233.0 V6 TFSIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Lightness
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,712 mm
67.4 in
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
Range score
694 km
432 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
-
182 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TFSIVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) Facelift 2023 3.0 V6 TFSI

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 393 km (244 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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