The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Porsche Cayenne GTS (08 - 10)
€ 74,600
€ 78,800
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Touareg V8 TDI is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
67.3
76.4
86.9
65.9
77
86.6
76.4 in
Width
77 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.6 in
67.3 in
Height
65.9 in
113.9
188.8
112.4
188.8
188.8 in
Length
188.8 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
5064 lb
Curb Weight
5071 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6790 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.14 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
7P
Generation
9PA/955
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
399 hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
150 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne GTS
▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
16 mpg
Porsche Cayenne GTS
20 mpg
city
10 mpg
32 mpg
highway
22 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
580 mi
Range
411 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
411 mi
Porsche Cayenne GTS
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).
286.1 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
286.1 kWh
Porsche Cayenne GTS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
581 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne GTS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.1 cu ft
