Volkswagen 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 BHP
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- 17.8 - 29.4 mpg
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- 2,174 - 2,677 kg
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- 555 - 1,570 L
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 BHP 2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 444 BHP 6 L W12 petrol 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 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 179 BHP/Tonne 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 555-1,570 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,500 kg.


2002-2010 Touareg Overview
