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Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 |
| Year | 2005 |
| Category | SUVs |
| Rating | 66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline, unleaded 98 |
| Fuel city driving | 16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-speed |
| Airbags | 6. Front airbags. Side airbags. |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 310.00 PS (228 kW or 306 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 410.00 Nm (41.8 kgf-m or 302.4 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Gearbox | Manual, 6-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 218.0 km/h (135.5 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 8.1 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1378 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Leg room front | 1060 mm (41.7 inches) |
| Passenger space | 3960 litres (1,046 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 555 litres (147 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space | 1570 litres (415 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Steering | Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). |
| Turn circle | 13 m (492.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 2256 kg (4,973.6 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 2946 kg (6,494.8 pounds) |
| Towing weight | 3504 kg (7,725.0 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4760 mm (187.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1930 mm (76.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm (112.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 100.0 litres (26.42 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Aprox price as new USD | 44380 |
| Aprox price as new EUR | 59930 |
| Service interval | 30,000 km |
