The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Tesla Model X Performance (19 - ..)
€ 74,600

€ 104,000

€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Touareg V8 TDI is 9.5 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Tesla Model X Performance.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Tesla Model X Performance
67.3
76.4
86.9
66.3
78.7
89.4
76.4 in
Width
78.7 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
89.4 in
67.3 in
Height
66.3 in
113.9
188.8
116.7
198.3
188.8 in
Length
198.3 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Tesla Model X Performance
5064 lb
Curb Weight
5483 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6878 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
7.64 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Tesla Model X Performance
7P
Generation
Model X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Tesla Model X Performance
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
*CKD*
Engine Code
L2S, L1S
4
Valves
0
8
Cylinders
0
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
603 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
603 hp
Tesla Model X Performance
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Tesla Model X Performance
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Tesla Model X Performance
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
2.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Tesla Model X Performance
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.09 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
9.09 lb/hp
Tesla Model X Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Tesla Model X Performance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
( 29 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 kWh✽
( 92 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Touareg V8 TDI
29 MPGe
92 MPGe
Tesla Model X Performance
20 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 kWh
580 mi
Range
275 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
275 mi
Tesla Model X Performance
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).
73.5 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
73.5 kWh
Tesla Model X Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Tesla Model X Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1396 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft










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