The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne S Tiptronic S (14 - 17)
€ 76,100
€ 85,100
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne S.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
67.3
76.4
86.9
67.1
76.3
85.2
76.4 in
Width
76.3 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.2 in
67.3 in
Height
67.1 in
113.9
189
114
191.1
189 in
Length
191.1 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6305 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
5.96 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
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 S
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*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
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
414 hp
Porsche Cayenne S
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne S
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
150 mph
Maximum Speed
161 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Porsche Cayenne S
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.5 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
11.5 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
25 mpg
Porsche Cayenne S
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
32 mpg
highway
30 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
683 mi
Range
556 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
556 mi
Porsche Cayenne S
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).
179.9 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
Porsche Cayenne S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
