The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 51,900

€ 76,100

€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Touareg V6 FSI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter.
Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
67.3
76.4
86.9
67.3
76.4
86.9
76.4 in
Width
76.4 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
67.3 in
Height
67.3 in
113.9
188.8
113.9
189
188.8 in
Length
189 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
4636 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6526 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
8.45 %

General
Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
7P
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 V6 FSI BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CGR*
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Touareg V6 FSI BMT
276 hp
335 hp
Touareg V8 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Touareg V6 FSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Touareg V6 FSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Touareg V8 TDI
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Touareg V6 FSI BMT
16.8 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Touareg V6 FSI BMT
24 mpg
26 mpg
Touareg V8 TDI
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
29 mpg
highway
32 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
534 mi
Range
683 mi
Touareg V6 FSI BMT
534 mi
683 mi
Touareg V8 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
187.2 kWh
Touareg V6 FSI BMT
187.5 kWh
187.2 kWh
Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1537 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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