The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15) vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo Tiptronic S (17 - 18)
€ 76,100

€ 138,900

€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
67.3
76.4
86.9
65.9
78.3
86.4
76.4 in
Width
78.3 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
67.3 in
Height
65.9 in
113.9
189
114
193.9
189 in
Length
193.9 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6526 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.05 %

General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
7P
Generation
9YA
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 Turbo
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CKD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
542 hp
at 5750 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
542 hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
568 lb‑ft
at 1960 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
568 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
150 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
9.15 lb/hp
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
20 mpg
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
25 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
683 mi
Range
470 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
683 mi
470 mi
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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).
225.5 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1462 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.1 cu ft














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