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Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8

General information

ModelVolkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8
Year2008
CategorySUVs
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4163 ccm (254.03 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.04 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4163 ccm (254.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power350.00 PS (257 kW or 345 HP) at 6800 Rev. per min.
Max torque440.00 Nm (44.9 kgf-m or 324.5 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.5 x 92.8 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed244.0 km/h (151.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1556 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space4020 litres (1,062 gallons)
Cargo space555 litres (147 gallons)
Optional cargo space1570 litres (415 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (492.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2256 kg (4,973.6 pounds)
Max weight with load2946 kg (6,494.8 pounds)
Towing weight3504 kg (7,725.0 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

Aprox price as new EUR64556
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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