The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 62,300

€ 77,300

€ 62,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi Q8 55 TFSI.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
67.6
78.1
86.3
67.1
78.5
86.2
78.1 in
Width
78.5 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
67.6 in
Height
67.1 in
114.3
192
117.9
196.3
192 in
Length
196.3 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6217 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.6 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
CR
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DEN*
Engine Code
DCBD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
282 hp
335 hp
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q8 55 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16.18 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
27 mpg
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
706 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
600 mi
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Audi Q8 55 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft














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