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Volkswagen Touareg 6.0 W12

General information

ModelVolkswagen Touareg 6.0 W12
Year2006
CategorySUVs
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving16.1 litres/100 km (14.66 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power450.00 PS (331 kW or 444 HP)
Max torque600.00 Nm (61.2 kgf-m or 442.6 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.2 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.9 seconds

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

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

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

Aprox price as new EUR97530
Service interval30,000 km
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