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

€ 62,000

€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘ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. The VW Touareg V8 TDI is 2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne
67.3
76.4
86.9
67.1
76.3
84.1
76.4 in
Width
76.3 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
67.3 in
Height
67.1 in
113.9
188.8
114
190.8
188.8 in
Length
190.8 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4641 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
8.35 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne
7P
Generation
92A/958
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
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
296 hp
Porsche Cayenne
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.68 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
15.68 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
24 mpg
Porsche Cayenne
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
29 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
580 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
534 mi
Porsche Cayenne
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Porsche Cayenne
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft












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