The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
€ 58,400

€ 132,400

€ 58,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 132,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
67.3
76.4
86.9
68.4
78.7
85.7
76.4 in
Width
78.7 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
67.3 in
Height
68.4 in
114.3
189
118.2
199.3
189 in
Length
199.3 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5908 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7220 lb

Weight Difference:
1091 lb
18.47 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
7P
Generation
4L
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CVV*
Engine Code
CCGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 hp
493 hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
428 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 V12 TDI
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18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
18.67 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
914 mi
Range
550 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
550 mi
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
232.6 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
232.6 kWh
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft













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