The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)

€ 74,600
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 132,400
 Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13) Audi Q7 V12 TDI
€ 74,600
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 V8 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
68.4
Blueprint Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
118.2
199.3
188.8 in
Length
199.3 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
5064 lb
Curb Weight
5908 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7220 lb
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
844 lb
14.28 %
Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)

General

VW Touareg V8 TDI
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 V8 TDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V12 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CKD*
Engine Code
CCGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
493 hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 V12 TDI

Performance

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 V12 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
550 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
550 mi
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
232.6 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
232.6 kWh
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 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