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Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 Tiptronic

General information

ModelVolkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 Tiptronic
Year2006
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
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
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
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space4330 litres (1,144 gallons)
Cargo space555 litres (147 gallons)
Optional cargo space555 litres (147 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Turn circle13 m (492.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight2250 kg (4,960.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2250 kg (4,960.4 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)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 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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