The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (17 - ..)
€ 74,600

€ 94,200

€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touareg V8 TDI is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne S.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
67.3
76.4
86.9
66.8
78.1
86.4
76.4 in
Width
78.1 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
67.3 in
Height
66.8 in
113.9
188.8
114
193.6
188.8 in
Length
193.6 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb

Weight Difference:
611 lb
12.07 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
7P
Generation
9YA
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CKD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
434 hp
Porsche Cayenne S
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne S
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
150 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne S
▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
10.26 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
32 mpg
highway
29 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
580 mi
Range
496 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
496 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1808 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.8 cu ft













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