Touareg vs Cayenne
Volkswagen · Porsche
1/4 Mile winner
Cayenne
Beats the Touareg by 0.04s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Cayenne beats the Touareg by a hair, finishing 0.04 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Cayenne thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
366 hp
335 hp
0–100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
Top speed
235 km/h
245 km/h
Engine
3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel / 4.0L V8
3.0L V6 Turbo
Fuel
Diesel
Petrol
Torque
600 Nm
450 Nm
Price
$55,000
$80,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Touareg
Cayenne
100 m
6.270s
6.284s
1/8 mile
9.266s
9.267s
1/4 mile
13.925s
13.881s
1 km
24.941s
24.690s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Touareg is $55,000 vs $80,000 for the Cayenne — a $25,000 gap. Power: Touareg makes 31 hp more (366 vs 335). Top speed: Cayenne runs to 245 km/h, 10 km/h higher than Touareg.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Touareg or the Cayenne?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Cayenne is faster, beating the Touareg by 0.04 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Touareg vs the Cayenne?
The Touareg hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the Cayenne does it in 5.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Touareg produces 366 hp; the Cayenne produces 335 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Touareg tops out at 235 km/h, and the Cayenne reaches 245 km/h.
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