2002-2010 Touareg OverviewVolkswagen Touareg Overview (2002 - 2010)
2002 - 2010
Tech Specs Summary
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- 114 - 155 mph
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- 5.9 - 12.4 seconds
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- 172 - 444 hp
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- 14.8 - 24.5 mpg
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- 4,793 - 5,902 lbs
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- 19.6 - 55.4 ft3
This generation of the Volkswagen Touareg was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 2002 - 2010. It's a front engined all-wheel drive SUV. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 172 hp 2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 444 hp 6 L W12 gasoline engine. It has double wishbone suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Touareg is the Volkswagen Touareg W12 Sport which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 444 hp and a power/weight ratio of 12.32 lb/hp it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 646 miles and can store 19.6-55.4 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 7,716 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
