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Volkswagen Touareg V8

General information

ModelVolkswagen Touareg V8
Year2003
CategorySUVs
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving20.3 litres/100 km (11.59 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.8 litres/100 km (15.89 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.6 litres/100 km (20.28 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power309.20 PS (227 kW or 305 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque411 Nm (41.9 kgf-m or 303.2 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed218.0 km/h (135.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1374 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4020 litres (1,062 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 330 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 330 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2250 kg (4,960.4 pounds)
Overall length4760 mm (187.4 inches)
Overall width1930 mm (76.0 inches)
Overall height1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity100.0 litres (26.42 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions355.0 g/km
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