The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)

€ 74,600
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) Touareg V8 TDI
€ 53,700
 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
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
4744 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6261 lb
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.32 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)

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
*CRC*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
242 hp
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Performance

Touareg V8 TDI
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Touareg V8 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Touareg V6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Touareg V8 TDI
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
33 mpg
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
32 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
734 mi
Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
734 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).
148.1 kWh
Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
148.1 kWh
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Touareg V8 TDI
Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1517 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft