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Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 R5 TDi Triptronic

General information

ModelVolkswagen Touareg 2.5 R5 TDi Triptronic
Year2007
CategorySUVs
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2458 ccm (149.99 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving9.9 litres/100 km (23.76 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2458 ccm (149.99 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power174.00 PS (128 kW or 172 HP) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression18.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 95.5 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed179.0 km/h (111.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0793 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2662 litres (703 gallons)
Cargo space555 litres (147 gallons)
Optional cargo space1570 litres (415 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight2194 kg (4,836.9 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

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