2016 INFINITI QX70 vs 2016 Volkswagen Touareg

2016 INFINITI QX70

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

AWD 4-Door

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4-Door TDI Executive

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Touareg 4-Door TDI Executive	21	28	$60,145	$63,245
Touareg 4-Door TDI Lux	21	28	$52,258	$54,950
Touareg 4-Door TDI Sport w/Technology	21	28	$47,782	$50,245
Touareg 4-Door V6 Executive	17	23	$56,817	$59,745
Touareg 4-Door V6 Lux	17	23	$48,930	$51,450
Touareg 4-Door V6 Sport	17	23	$40,613	$42,705
Touareg 4-Door V6 Sport w/Technology	17	23	$44,454	$46,745

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$43,989

$60,145

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,300

$63,245

Monthly Payment Estimate

$788 / month

$1054 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Though aging, the 2016 Infiniti QX70 still offers an appealing mix of sporty dynamics, coupe-like looks, and luxurious appointments.

Expensive and fancy for a vehicle from a mainstream brand, the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg is also less expensive than some comparable luxury-SUV options.

TCC Likes

Frisky powertrain
Technology in full force
Good navigation interface

Quiet cabin
Luxury-level interior
Refined driving feel

TCC Dislikes

Back seat slights head, leg room
Too many buttons for some
Poor gas mileage

Luxury price, mainstream brand
Few high-tech options
Lack of third-row seat option

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

56.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

44.7

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

Second Leg Room (in)

34.6

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

54.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

59.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

68.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.6

Wheelbase (in)

113.6

113.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.9

76.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

65.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.4

Length, Overall (in)

191.3

188.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

35.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

26.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

24.8

32.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

67.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.8

32.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

26.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/60VR18

P275/45HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/60VR18

P275/45HR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

7716

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

772

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

772

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

7716

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

7716

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4321

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6305

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

20 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

220

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

450

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Diesel Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 5200

406 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.7 L/226

3.0 L/181

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

325 @ 7000

240 @ 3400

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.97

4.07

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

2.84

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.92

4.97

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.82

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans PTO Access

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Transfer Case Model

None

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MOTION

Vehicle Name

INFINITI QX70

Volkswagen Touareg

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.27

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.27

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

8.6

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