The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 76,100
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) VW Touareg V8 TDI
€ 63,600
 Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Touareg V8 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
76.4
86.9
68.5
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
77.5
87.1
76.4 in
Width
77.5 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
67.3 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
113.9
189
Blueprint Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
198.9
189 in
Length
198.9 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6041 lb
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
556 lb
10.98 %
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
7P
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
*CKD*
Engine Code
CREC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
328 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V8 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
31 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
683 mi
Range
686 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
686 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touareg V8 TDI
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58.8 cu ft