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Check our Buying Guide for a review, specs, and pictures of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
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| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg SUV | | |
| Layout: |
| front-engine / AWD |
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| Weight [lbs]: |
| Curb weight: |
5,086 (VR6)
5,300 (V8)
5,825 (TDI)
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| GVWR: |
6,493
7,055 (TDI)
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| Weight distribution: |
52 / 48 (VR6)
54 / 46 (V8)
55 / 45 (TDI)
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| Max. towing capacity: |
7,716 |
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| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: |
26.4 |
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| Steering: |
| Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
| Turning Circle [ft.]: |
38.1 |
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| Suspension: |
Front: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Double-wishbone; air springs, anti-roll bar (TDI)
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Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Multi-link; air springs, anti-roll bar (TDI)
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| Brakes: |
| Front: 13.0 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs |
| Rear: 13.0 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs |
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| Engines & Transmissions | | |
| Type: |
VR6; cast-iron block and aluminum heads |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT); FSI |
| Displacement: |
3,597 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
89.0 x 96.4 |
| Compression Ratio: |
11.3:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
280 at 6,200 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
265 at 2,500 - 5,000 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
14 |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
19 |
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| Optional Engines: |
| Type: |
V8; cast-iron block and aluminum heads |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC 5-valves/cyl.; FSI |
| Displacement: |
4,172 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
84.5 x 93.0 |
| Compression Ratio: |
11.0:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
350 at 6,700 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
324 at 3,500 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
12 |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
17 |
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| Type: |
V10 turbocharged diesel; cast-iron block and aluminum heads |
| Valvetrain: |
SOHC 2-valves/cyl. |
| Displacement: |
4,921 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: |
81.3 x 96.5 |
| Compression Ratio: |
18.0:1 |
| Power [hp]: |
310 at 3,750 |
| Torque [lb-ft]: |
553 at 2,000 |
| Mileage City [mpg]: |
15 |
| Mileage Hwy [mpg]: |
20 |
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| Transmission: |
| Type: |
6-speed automatic |
| Ratios: |
4.15, 2.37, 1.56, 1.16, 0.86, 0.69 |
| Final Drive: |
2.66; 3.27 (TDI) |
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| Exterior Dimensions | | |
| Length [in.]: |
187.2 |
| Width [in.]: |
75.9 |
| Height [in.]: |
68.0 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: |
112.4 |
| Front Track [in.]: |
65.2 |
| Rear Track [in.]: |
65.7 |
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| Ground Clear. [in.]: |
8.3 |
| Approach Angle [in.]: |
28.0
33.0 (TDI)
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| Departure Angle [in.]: |
28.0
33.0 (TDI)
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| Interior Dimensions | | |
| Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
99.5 |
| Seating Capacity: |
5 |
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| Headroom |
| Front Headroom [in.]: |
38.7 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: |
38.3 |
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| Legroom |
| Front Legroom [in.]: |
41.3 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: |
35.6 |
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| Shoulderroom |
| Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: |
57.7 |
| R. Shoulderroom [in.]: |
57.4 |
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| Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
31.0; 71.0 (rear seats folded) |
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| Performance | | |
| 0 - 60 mph [sec.]: |
8.3 (VR6)
7.6 (V8)
7.8 (V10)
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| Top Speed [mph]: |
122 (VR6)
130 (V8)
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