The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 58,400

€ 76,100

€ 58,400
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
The dimensions of the Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT and the Touareg V8 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 189 inches long, 76.4 inches wide and 67.3 inches tall.
Touareg V6 TDI SCR 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
114.3
189
113.9
189
189 in
Length
189 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6526 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
4.88 %

General
Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
7P
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 V6 TDI SCR BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CVV*
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 hp
335 hp
Touareg V8 TDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
428 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Touareg V8 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
18.67 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
26 mpg
Touareg V8 TDI
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
32 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
914 mi
Range
683 mi
Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
683 mi
Touareg V8 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).
187.2 kWh
Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
187.2 kWh
Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 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