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Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8

General information

ModelVolkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8
Year2004
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 typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving14.8 litres/100 km (15.89 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power310.00 PS (228 kW or 306 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque410.00 Nm (41.8 kgf-m or 302.4 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.6 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1378 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space555 litres (147 gallons)
Optional cargo space1570 litres (415 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (492.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2250 kg (4,960.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2945 kg (6,492.6 pounds)
Towing weight3500 kg (7,716.2 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

Service interval30,000 km
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