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Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 FSi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 FSi
Year2009
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
Fuel city driving18.2 litres/100 km (12.90 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving15.8 litres/100 km (14.86 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.79 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power355.00 PS (261 kW or 350 HP) at 6700 Rev. per min.
Max torque439.34 Nm (44.8 kgf-m or 324.1 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke85.0 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
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 ratio0.1578 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle13 m (492.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight2250 kg (4,960.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2404 kg (5,299.9 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)
Ground clearance220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity100.0 litres (26.42 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD48940
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