The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model X 90D (16 - 17) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 113,300

€ 91,200

€ 113,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Tesla Model X 90D is 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
Tesla Model X 90D
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
66.3
78.7
89.4
67.6
78.1
86.3
78.7 in
Width
78.1 in
89.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
66.3 in
Height
67.6 in
116.7
198.3
114.3
192
198.3 in
Length
192 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model X 90D
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5432 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
6658 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6614 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
6.26 %

General
Tesla Model X 90D
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Model X
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Tesla Model X 90D
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
L2S
Engine Code
*DMV*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
8
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
518 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Tesla Model X 90D
518 hp
416 hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
No data
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Tesla Model X 90D
lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Performance
Tesla Model X 90D
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model X 90D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
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10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
Tesla Model X 90D
10.49 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model X 90D
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 kWh✽
( 100 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
32 mpg
( 36 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Tesla Model X 90D
100 MPGe
36 MPGe
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
90 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
269 mi
Range
756 mi
Tesla Model X 90D
269 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
67.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
152.2 kWh
Tesla Model X 90D
67.6 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model X 90D
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft








70.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft