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2016 Volkswagen Touareg
$42,705 - $63,245Starting MSRP



Deep Black Pearl
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
24 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg is offered in four different trims -- Sport, Lux, and Executive -- and each of these trims is offered in either V6 or TDI form. Touareg V6 models have a 3.6L, narrow-angle "VR6" engine under the hood which makes 280...
What’s new in the 2016 model?
The Volkswagen Touareg is largely unchanged for 2016, though the Hybrid model has been discontinued and the base price has dropped by nearly $2,000...

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Specs
EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6
Displacement: 3.0 L/181
Fuel System: Diesel Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 240 @ 3400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 406 @ 2000
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 8
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.97
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.84
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.86
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.44
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.21
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1): 4.07
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.27
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.82
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.69
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 28
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 450
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 220
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4919
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 7716
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 772
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs): 7716
Suspension Type - Front: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P275/45HR20
Rear Tire Size: P275/45HR20
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 20 X 9
Rear Wheel Size (in): 20 X 9
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Aluminum
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 39
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 26.4
Wheelbase (in): 113.9
Length, Overall (in): 188.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 76.4
Height, Overall (in): 68.2
Track Width, Front (in): 65.2
Track Width, Rear (in): 66
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 64
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 32.1
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 103.6
Front Head Room (in): 39.6
Front Leg Room (in): 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.8
Second Head Room (in): 38.9
Second Leg Room (in): 36.7
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.7
Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Touareg
Body Style: 4MOTION
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.6
Pricing
This model has 7 different trims.
MSRP
$63,245
Invoice
$60,145
Description
3.0 L/181, 240 @ 3400, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 7 different trims.
City
21 MPG
Hwy
28 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Description
3.0 L/181, 240 @ 3400, Automatic w/OD
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