The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 91,200

€ 51,400

€ 91,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
67.6
78.1
86.3
67.3
76.4
86.9
78.1 in
Width
76.4 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
67.6 in
Height
67.3 in
114.3
192
113.9
188.8
192 in
Length
188.8 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5093 lb
Curb Weight
4793 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
5.89 %

General
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
CR
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*DMV*
Engine Code
*CAS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
416 hp
237 hp
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
664 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Touareg V6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
12.24 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
32 mpg
32 mpg
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
36 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
756 mi
Range
714 mi
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
756 mi
714 mi
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
152.2 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
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
152.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1512 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft














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