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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI · Stage 3vsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI · Stage 2vsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI · Stage 1vsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 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 (Stage 3)

654 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2020
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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2)

570 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1)

506 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2020
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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

4.0 V8 TDI

422 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 654 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    654 hp
    488 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,440 Nm
    1,062 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,310 kg
    5,093 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    283 hp/t
    211 kW/t
    3.5 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
    89/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3)654 hpVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2)570 hpVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1)506 hpVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI422 hp
Power
654hp488kW+232 hp
570hp425kW+148 hp
506hp378kW+84 hp
422hp315kW
Torque
1,440Nm1,062lb-ft+540 Nm
1,260Nm929lb-ft+360 Nm
1,125Nm830lb-ft+225 Nm
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,310kg5,093lb
2,310kg5,093lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Gross weight
3,000kg6,614lb
3,000kg6,614lb
3,000kg6,614lb
3,000kg6,614lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-18.1 s
Calculated
55.4s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-12.2 s
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-7.5 s
Calculated
67.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.2 s
4.1s-0.8 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
11.0s-6.8 s
Calculated
12.7s-5.1 s
Calculated
14.5s-3.3 s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
623Nm/t417lb-ft/ton
Calculated
545Nm/t365lb-ft/ton
Calculated
487Nm/t326lb-ft/ton
Calculated
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,216km756mi
Calculated
1,216km756mi
Calculated
1,216km756mi
Calculated
1,216km756mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,956cc241cu in
3,956cc241cu in
3,956cc241cu in
3,956cc241cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,878mm192in
4,878mm192in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,984mm78in
1,984mm78in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,717mm68in
1,717mm68in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,904mm114in
2,904mm114in
2,904mm114in
Front track
1,676mm66in
1,676mm66in
1,676mm66in
1,676mm66in
Rear track
1,686mm66in
1,686mm66in
1,686mm66in
1,686mm66in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
215mm8in
215mm8in
215mm8in
Trunk volume
810L
810L
810L
810L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,800L
1,800L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
195g/km
195g/km
195g/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 TDI (Stage 3) 654 hpVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2) 570 hpVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1) 506 hpVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI 422 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 654 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2) 570 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1) 506 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI 422 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3)654 hp-1,250-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2)570 hp-1,250-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1)506 hp-1,250-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI422 hp-1,250-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3)654 hpVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2)570 hpVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1)506 hpVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI422 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
12.7 s
14.5 s
17.8 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 654 hp has 232 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI 422 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI 422 hp and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 654 hp: 232 hp (173 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 III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 654 hp and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI 422 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2) 570 hp and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1) 506 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)654 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2)570 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1)506 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI422 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3)654 hp
654 hp
488 kW
3.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2)570 hp
570 hp
425 kW
4.1 s
284 km/h
176 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1)506 hp
506 hp
378 kW
4.4 s
274 km/h
170 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI422 hp
422 hp
315 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (Stage 3)654 hp
Power
654 hp
488 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2)570 hp
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1)506 hp
Power
506 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI422 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)654 hp
Power
654 hp
488 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2)570 hp
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1)506 hp
Power
506 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI422 hp
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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 654 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3)654 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
3.7 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2)570 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.1 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1)506 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI422 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.9 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 (Stage 3)654 hp
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2)570 hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1)506 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI422 hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3)654 hpVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2)570 hpVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1)506 hpVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI422 hp
Power
654 hp
488 kW
570 hp
425 kW
506 hp
378 kW
422 hp
315 kW
Torque
1,440 Nm
1,062 lb-ft
1,260 Nm
929 lb-ft
1,125 Nm
830 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
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
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
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Range score
1,216 km
756 mi
1,216 km
756 mi
1,216 km
756 mi
1,216 km
756 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
195 g/km
195 g/km
195 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 654 hpVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 2) 570 hpVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 1) 506 hpVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI 422 hp
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI (Stage 3) 654 hp

  • Has 84 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 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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