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Volkswagen Touareg

General information

ModelVolkswagen Touareg
Year2005
CategorySUVs
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3188 ccm (194.53 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3188 ccm (194.53 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power220.00 PS (162 kW or 217 HP) at 6400 Rev. per min.
Max torque305.00 Nm (31.1 kgf-m or 225.0 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.0 x 95.9 mm (3.3 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed197.0 km/h (122.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0987 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Cargo space555 litres (147 gallons)
Optional cargo space1266 litres (334 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2229 kg (4,914.1 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)
Ground clearance220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheelbase3010 mm (118.5 inches)
Fuel capacity100.0 litres (26.42 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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