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2009 Volkswagen Touareg SUV
MSRP: from $39,300
 
Layout:
front-engine / AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 5,086 (VR6)
5,300 (V8)
Weight distribution: 52 / 48 (VR6)
54 / 46 (V8)
Max. towing capacity: 7,716
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 26.4
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 38.1
 
Suspension:
Front: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 13.0 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 13.0 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
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
 
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
 
Type: V6 turbocharged diesel; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 2,967
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 83.0 x 91.4
Compression Ratio: 16.8:1
Power [hp]: 221 at 3,750 - 4,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 406 at 1,750 - 2,250
Mileage City [mpg]: 17
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 25
 
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.15, 2.37, 1.56, 1.16, 0.86, 0.69
Final Drive: 2.66
Available with: VR6; V8
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.15, 2.37, 1.56, 1.15, 0.86, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.27
Available with: TDI
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
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.3
Approach Angle [in.]: 28.0
33.0 (TDI)
Departure Angle [in.]: 28.0
33.0 (TDI)
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 99.5
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.3
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.3
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.6
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.7
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.4
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 31.0; 71.0 (rear seats folded)
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 8.3 (VR6)
7.6 (V8)
8.5 (TDI)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 122 (VR6)
130