Touareg V8 vs LS 500
Volkswagen · Lexus
1/4 Mile winner
Touareg V8
Beats the LS 500 by 0.10s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Touareg V8 beats the LS 500 comfortably, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Touareg V8 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
421 hp
416 hp
0–100 km/h
4.9s
5s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
4.0L V8 Turbo Diesel
V6 Twin-Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
770 Nm
600 Nm
Price
$70,000
$80,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Touareg V8
LS 500
100 m
5.783s
5.836s
1/8 mile
8.555s
8.629s
1/4 mile
12.875s
12.977s
1 km
23.132s
23.281s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Touareg V8 is $70,000 vs $80,000 for the LS 500 — a $10,000 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Touareg V8 or the LS 500?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Touareg V8 is faster, beating the LS 500 by 0.10 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Touareg V8 vs the LS 500?
The Touareg V8 hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the LS 500 does it in 5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Touareg V8 produces 421 hp; the LS 500 produces 416 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Touareg V8 tops out at 250 km/h, and the LS 500 reaches 250 km/h.
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