The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Audi SQ8 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 74,600

€ 102,900

€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Touareg V8 TDI is 8.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the Audi SQ8 TDI.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi SQ8 TDI
67.3
76.4
86.9
67.2
78.5
86.2
76.4 in
Width
78.5 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
67.3 in
Height
67.2 in
113.9
188.8
118
197.1
188.8 in
Length
197.1 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi SQ8 TDI
5064 lb
Curb Weight
5379 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6834 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
5.86 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi SQ8 TDI
7P
Generation
4M
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
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi SQ8 TDI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
*CKD*
Engine Code
DHVA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
429 hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Audi SQ8 TDI
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi SQ8 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ8 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi SQ8 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
30 mpg
Audi SQ8 TDI
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
580 mi
Range
677 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
677 mi
Audi SQ8 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).
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).
160.5 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
160.5 kWh
Audi SQ8 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi SQ8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












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