The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 74,600

€ 50,900

€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Touareg V8 TDI and the Touareg V6 TDI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 188.8 inches long, 76.4 inches wide and 67.3 inches tall.
Touareg V8 TDI
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
67.3
76.4
86.9
67.3
76.4
86.9
76.4 in
Width
76.4 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
67.3 in
Height
67.3 in
113.9
188.8
113.9
188.8
188.8 in
Length
188.8 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Touareg V8 TDI
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4804 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
5.13 %

General
Touareg V8 TDI
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
7P
Generation
7P
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
Touareg V8 TDI
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*CKD*
Engine Code
*CVW*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
201 hp
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Performance
Touareg V8 TDI
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Touareg V6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.9 lb/hp
Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
23.9 lb/hp
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Touareg V8 TDI
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
34 mpg
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
32 mpg
highway
37 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
580 mi
Range
754 mi
Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
754 mi
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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).
144 kWh
Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
144 kWh
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Touareg V8 TDI
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1501 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft












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