Volkswagen Touareg I

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The Volkswagen Touareg I (2003–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 47 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: 7L

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,750–4,960 mm RDW	4,754 mm
Width	1,930–1,980 mm RDW	1,928 mm
Height	1,680–1,780 mm RDW	1,726 mm
Wheelbase	2,850–2,860 mm RDW	2,855 mm
Front track	1,639–1,660 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,650–1,670 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	2,164–2,424 kg RDW	–
Mass in running order	2,264–2,524 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,850–3,080 kg RDW	–
Towing, braked trailer	3,500 kg RDW	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–
Doors	4 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	197–250 km/h RDW	–
Torque	310–850 Nm ASTRA	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 235/65R17, 255/60R17, 255/55R18, 265/50R19, 275/40R21, 275/45R20

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	76.5% (73.3–79.5)	77.9%	724
13 years and older	71.0% (70.4–71.5)	69.2%	26,146

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	39.5%	41.2%
Brakes	33.4%	36.2%
Tyres	30.4%	31.2%
Lights and electrics	29.3%	28.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks	23.7%	16.9%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	10.6%	11.7%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

452 complaints for model years 2004–2010. 11 crashes · 11 fires · 22 injuries

Fuel system 110
Electrical system 64
Transmission and drivetrain 57
Tyres 41
Airbags 36
Engine 25

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 47 versions of the Volkswagen Touareg I

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European Union 9 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2010	3.0 L	Diesel	219 g/km	24,712
2010	4.1 L	Diesel	239 g/km	2,254
2010	3.0 L	Petrol	193 g/km	692
2010	2.5 L	Diesel	252 g/km	506
2010	3.6 L	Petrol	267 g/km	124
2010	3.0 L	Electric	193 g/km	104
2010	–	Other fuel	235 g/km	80
2010	4.9 L	Diesel	315 g/km	50
2010	3.2 L	Petrol	314 g/km	10

United Kingdom 27 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2009–20102.5 TDI (174 PS) with DPF · 2.5 TDI (174ps) with DPF	2.5 L	128 kW (174 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	9.2 L/100 km NEDC	243 g/km
2009–20102.5 TDI (174 PS) Tiptronic with DPF · 2.5 TDI (174ps) Tiptronic with DPF	2.5 L	128 kW (174 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	9.5 L/100 km NEDC	249 g/km
2007–20103.0 TDI V6 (225 PS) Tiptronic · 3.0 TDI V6 (225 PS) Tiptronic Altitude · 3.0 TDI V6 (225ps) Tiptronic	3.0 L	166 kW (225 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	10.5 L/100 km NEDC	278 g/km
20103.0 V6 TDI 225ps BlueMotion Tiptronic	3.0 L	166 kW (225 PS)	Diesel	–	8.3 L/100 km NEDC	219 g/km
20103.0 TDI V6 (240ps) with DPF	3.0 L	177 kW (240 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	9.3 L/100 km NEDC	246 g/km
20103.6 V6 (280ps) Tiptronic	3.2 L	206 kW (280 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	12.4 L/100 km NEDC	296 g/km
2009–20105.0 TDI V10 (313 PS) Tiptronic with DPF · 5.0 TDI V10 (313ps) Tiptronic with DPF	4.9 L	230 kW (313 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	11.9 L/100 km NEDC	315 g/km
2009–2010R50 - 5.0 V10 TDI (350 PS) with DPF · R50 - 5.0 V10 TDI (350ps) with DPF	4.9 L	257 kW (350 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	11.9 L/100 km NEDC	315 g/km
20093.0 V6 TDI (240 PS) Tiptronic with DPF	3.0 L	177 kW (240 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	9.3 L/100 km NEDC	244 g/km
20093.0 V6 TDI (240 PS) with DPF	3.0 L	177 kW (240 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	9.3 L/100 km NEDC	244 g/km
2007–20093.6 V6 (280 PS) Tiptronic	3.2 L	206 kW (280 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	12.2–13.6 L/100 km NEDC	296–324 g/km
2007–20082.5 TDI (174 PS) with DPF	2.5 L	128 kW (174 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	10.1 L/100 km NEDC	267 g/km
2007–20082.5 TDI (174 PS) Tiptronic with DPF	2.5 L	128 kW (174 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	10.4 L/100 km NEDC	275 g/km
2007–20083.0 TDI V6 (225 PS) Tiptronic with DPF	3.0 L	166 kW (225 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	10.7 L/100 km NEDC	283 g/km
2007–20085.0 TDI V10 (313 PS) Tiptronic with DPF	4.9 L	230 kW (313 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	12.6 L/100 km NEDC	333–346 g/km
20062.5 TDI (174 PS)	2.5 L	128 kW (174 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	10.1 L/100 km NEDC	273 g/km
20062.5 TDI (174 PS)	2.5 L	128 kW (174 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	9.8 L/100 km NEDC	265 g/km
20063.0 V6 TDI (225 PS) DPF	3.0 L	166 kW (225 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	10.9 L/100 km NEDC	294 g/km
20063.2 V6 (240 PS)	3.2 L	177 kW (240 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.5 L/100 km NEDC	324 g/km
20063.2 V6 (240 PS)	3.2 L	177 kW (240 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	13.8 L/100 km NEDC	331 g/km
20064.2 V8 (310 PS)	4.2 L	228 kW (310 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.8 L/100 km NEDC	355 g/km
20065.0 V10 TDI (313 PS)	4.9 L	230 kW (313 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	12.3 L/100 km NEDC	332 g/km
2003–20042.5	2.5 L	–	Diesel	6-speed manual	9.8 L/100 km NEDC	265 g/km
20042.5 (174 PS)	2.5 L	128 kW (174 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	10.1 L/100 km NEDC	273 g/km
2003–2004V6	3.2 L	–	Petrol	6-speed automatic	13.5–13.8 L/100 km NEDC	324–331 g/km
2003–2004V8	4.2 L	–	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.8 L/100 km NEDC	355 g/km
2003–2004V10	4.9 L	–	Diesel	6-speed automatic	12.2–12.3 L/100 km NEDC	329–332 g/km

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2009–2010	3.0 L	Diesel	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	316 g/km
2010	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2007–20093MODE CLKUP	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2004–20093MODE CLKUP	4.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA	368–394 g/km
2004–20083MODE CLKUP	5.0 L	Diesel	6-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	351–372 g/km
2004–20063MODE CLKUP	3.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA	345–368 g/km

Canada 5 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010Sport utility vehicle	3.0 L	Diesel	6-speed automatic	11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	316 g/km
2007–2010Sport utility vehicle	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.5–15.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	334–347 g/km
2004–2009Sport utility vehicle	4.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	15.9–16.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	366–386 g/km
2004–2006Sport utility vehicle	3.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.4–15.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	331–352 g/km
2005Sport utility vehicle	5.0 L	Diesel	6-speed automatic	13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	362 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.