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Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 TDi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 TDi
Year2010
CategorySUVs
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4134 ccm (252.26 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving9.3 litres/100 km (25.43 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 8-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4134 ccm (252.26 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power340.00 PS (250 kW or 335 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque800.00 Nm (81.6 kgf-m or 590.1 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Compression16.4:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 95.5 mm (3.3 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 8-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed242.0 km/h (150.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1530 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space1642 litres (434 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight2222 kg (4,898.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2920 kg (6,437.5 pounds)
Towing weight3500 kg (7,716.2 pounds)
Overall length4800 mm (189.0 inches)
Overall width1950 mm (76.8 inches)
Overall height1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Wheelbase2900 mm (114.2 inches)
Fuel capacity85.0 litres (22.46 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR70830
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