Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
The third generation of the biggest Volkswagen SUV was introduced in 2018 and it was a major improvement over its predecessors. It was not a mass-market vehicle anymore.
The German car-maker built the third generation on the same platform with the rest of the big SUVs from the group: Audi Q7, Bentley Bentayga, Porsche Cayenne, and Lamborghini Urus. Having said that, the Touareg was the most affordable package of some of the best-engineered cars from that segment. It wasn't available with the top, specific, engines.
From the outside, the new, LED matrix headlights were a big step forward. The grille featured three horizontal chromed bars, amplifying the width of the car. The rest of the car featured simple lines that resembled a Passat Variant (station-wagon).
Inside, the Touareg shined at its best. It was the exact opposite of the bland exterior. On the center stack, the car-maker installed a huge, 15” touch-screen display for the infotainment system. The Digital Cockpit (instrument cluster) was 12” display. The only downside was the steering wheel, which had the same design as the one installed in a Polo. The rear passengers had plenty of legs- and head-room. The trunk offered a healthy 810 liters (28.6 cu-ft) of space and could have been extended by folding the rear seats to up to 1800 liters (63.6 cu-ft).
For the engine compartment, the Touareg was available with four engine options at the launch, ranged between 234 hp and 421 hp. The standard transmission was an 8-speed automatic, with all-wheel-drive for the entire range.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 4MOTION 8AT AWD (249 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 183.1 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM 249 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM 246 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 1600-4500 RPM 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.1 in (4956 mm) |
Width: | 79.8 in (2027 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.2/66 in (1,656/1,676 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.3 in (2903 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 10.2 in (259 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28.6 cuFT (810 L) |
Turning circle: | 40 ft (12.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4310 lbs (1955 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 4MOTION 8AT AWD (252 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 185.3 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM 252 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM 248 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 1600-4500 RPM 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142 mph (229 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.1 in (4956 mm) |
Width: | 79.8 in (2027 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.2/66 in (1,656/1,676 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.3 in (2903 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 10.2 in (259 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28.6 cuFT (810 L) |
Turning circle: | 40 ft (12.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4473 lbs (2029 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L TSI V6 8AT AWD (340 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
Power: | 250.1 KW @ 5300-6400 RPM 340 HP @ 5300-6400 RPM 335 BHP @ 5300-6400 RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 1340-5300 RPM 450 Nm @ 1340-5300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (tiptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.1 in (4956 mm) |
Width: | 79.8 in (2027 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.1/65.7 in (1,654/1,669 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.3 in (2903 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 10.2 in (259 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28.6 cuFT (810 L) |
Turning circle: | 40 ft (12.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4453 lbs (2020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6151 lbs (2790 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 205 g/km |
FUEL ECONOMY (WLTP) | |
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Low: | 15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km) |
Medium: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
High: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Extra high: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions (Combined): | 233 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L TDI SCR V6 8AT AWD (234 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
Power: | 172.3 KW @ - RPM 234 HP @ - RPM 231 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM 500 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic Triptonic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192 in (4877 mm) |
Width: | 79.8 in (2027 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.2/66 in (1,656/1,676 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.3 in (2903 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 10.2 in (259 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28.6 cuFT (810 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4564 lbs (2070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6283 lbs (2850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L TDI SCR V6 8AT AWD (286 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 2250-3250 RPM 600 Nm @ 2250-3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 148 mph (238 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (tiptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65 R 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.1 in (4956 mm) |
Width: | 79.8 in (2027 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.2/66 in (1,656/1,676 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.3 in (2903 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 10.2 in (259 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28.6 cuFT (810 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4564 lbs (2070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6283 lbs (2850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.0L TDI V8 8AT AWD (421 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3956 cm3 |
Power: | 309.6 KW @ 3500-5000 RPM 421 HP @ 3500-5000 RPM 415 BHP @ 3500-5000 RPM |
Torque: | 664 lb-ft @ 1000-3250 RPM 900 Nm @ 1000-3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic (tiptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 285/40 R 21 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.1 in (4956 mm) |
Width: | 79.8 in (2027 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.2/66 in (1,656/1,676 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.3 in (2903 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 10.2 in (259 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 28.6 cuFT (810 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5093 lbs (2310 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6614 lbs (3000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L TSI V6 eHybrid 4MOTION 8AT AWD (381 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2995 cm3 |
Power: | 250.1 KW @ - RPM 340 HP @ - RPM 335 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 1340-5300 RPM 450 Nm @ 1340-5300 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 100 kw (136 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) |
Total maximum power: | 280.2 kw (381 hp) |
Total maximum torque: | 442.5 lb-ft (600 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Plug-in Hybrid |
Fuel capacity: | 20.1 gallons (76.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Top speed (electrical): | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic Tiptronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/55 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 195.1 in (4956 mm) |
Width: | 79.8 in (2027 mm) |
Height: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.2/66 in (1,656/1,676 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.3 in (2903 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 10.2 in (259 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 23.5 cuFT (665 L) |
Turning circle: | 40 ft (12.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5203 lbs (2360 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6636 lbs (3010 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Power pack: | Lithium-Ion |
Nominal Capacity: | 14.3 kWh |
Maximum Capacity: | 17.9 kWh |
Range: | 29.2 miles (47.0 km) |
Notes |
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Average Energy consumption WLTP: 24.2 kWh/100 km Average Energy consumption NEDC: 21.1 kWh/100 km |