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Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (404 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (62,000 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Range Rover Velar or VW Touareg?

Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs VW Touareg: Key differences

Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • only slightly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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VW Touareg

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  • slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Range Rover Velar

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Land Rover Range Rover Velar is only slightly cheaper – starting at 62,000 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,336 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers slightly more range – reaching up to 58 km, about 9 km more than the VW Touareg.

Touareg

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Touareg offers slightly more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 404 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg delivers only slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Range Rover Velar

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Land Rover Range Rover Velar is marginally lighter – 2,003 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers markedly more boot space – 810 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries markedly more – 751 kg compared to 587 kg. That’s a difference of about 164 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touareg holds a narrow overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £64,300
Touareg

VW Touareg

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 462 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 47 - 49 km
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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VW Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar
VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
103 - 228 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,933 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 587 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
VW
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