Volkswagen Touareg II

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The Volkswagen Touareg II (2010–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 78 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: 7P

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,800 mm RDW	4,800 mm TC	4,795 mm
Width	1,940 mm RDW	1,940 mm TC	1,940 mm
Height	1,680–1,710 mm RDW	1,730 mm TC	1,709–1,732 mm
Wheelbase	2,900 mm RDW	2,890 mm TC	2,893 mm
Front track	1,638–1,656 mm ASTRA	1,640 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,658–1,676 mm ASTRA	1,640 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	2,003–2,215 kg RDW	2,130–2,256 kg TC	–
Mass in running order	2,103–2,315 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,800–2,910 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	3,500 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4–5 RDW	–	–
Performance
Top speed	206–240 km/h RDW	–	–
Torque	360–800 Nm ASTRA	–	–

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

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, 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
4–5 years	89.4% (88.6–90.1)	91.0%	6,076
6–8 years	83.9% (83.4–84.3)	86.4%	29,130
9–12 years	82.1% (81.6–82.6)	77.9%	24,994
13 years and older	79.5% (77.4–81.4)	69.2%	1,576

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	23.7%	29.1%
Brakes	18.1%	23.4%
Suspension	8.9%	18.6%
Lights and electrics	8.8%	12.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks	5.4%	5.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	4.9%	7.4%

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)

193 complaints for model years 2011–2017. 4 crashes · 2 fires · 12 injuries

Engine 76
Fuel system 25
Steering 25
Driver assistance 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 78 versions of the Volkswagen Touareg II

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European Union 28 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	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2016–2018	3.0 L	210 kW (286 PS)	Diesel	175–266 g/km	21,440
2014–2018	3.0 L	193 kW (262 PS)	Diesel	176–180 g/km	69,414
2018	3.0 L	170 kW (231 PS)	Diesel	173 g/km	2,576
2011–2018	3.0 L	150 kW (204 PS)	Diesel	173–187 g/km	41,470
2017	3.0 L	193 kW (262 PS)	Other fuel	179 g/km	13,262
2017	3.0 L	150 kW (204 PS)	Other fuel	175 g/km	4,066
2017	3.0 L	290 kW (394 PS)	Diesel	180 g/km	176
2017	3.0 L	225 kW (306 PS)	Diesel	176 g/km	12
2011–2017	3.0 L	176 kW (239 PS)	Diesel	196–248 g/km	23,446
2016	3.0 L	240 kW (326 PS)	Petrol	322 g/km	16
2011–2016	3.0 L	180 kW (245 PS)	Diesel	190–237 g/km	78,567
2011–2015	4.1 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Diesel	239 g/km	10,315
2011–2015	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	193 g/km	1,252
2015	1.6 L	–	Diesel	99 g/km	142
2011–2014	3.6 L	206 kW (280 PS)	Petrol	236–238 g/km	581
2011–2014	–	–	Diesel	184–199 g/km	352
2013	3.0 L	–	Other fuel	190 g/km	918
2013	4.1 L	–	Other fuel	239 g/km	20
2011	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Electric	193 g/km	108
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 24 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
2017–20183.0 V6 TDI BMT SCR 204PS 4MOTION 8speed Tiptronic R-Line · 3.0 V6 TDI BMT SCR 204PS 4MOTION 8speed Tiptronic SE · 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 204PS 4MOTION 8speed Tiptronic SE and 2 more trims	3.0 L	150 kW (204 PS)	Diesel	–	6.7 L/100 km NEDC	176 g/km
20183.0 V6 TDI SCR 262PS 4MOTION 8speed Tiptronic SE · 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 262PS 4MOTION 8speed Tiptronic R-Line · 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 262PS 4MOTION 8speed Tiptronic R-Line Plus	3.0 L	193 kW (262 PS)	Diesel	–	6.8 L/100 km NEDC	180 g/km
20173.0 V6 TDI BMT SCR 262PS 4MOTION 8speed Tiptronic R-Line · 3.0 V6 TDI BMT SCR 262PS 4MOTION 8speed Tiptronic SE	3.0 L	193 kW (262 PS)	Diesel	–	6.6 L/100 km NEDC	174 g/km
2015–20173.0 V6 TDI BMT SCR 262PS 4MOTION 8speed Tiptronic Escape	3.0 L	193 kW (262 PS)	Diesel	–	6.9 L/100 km NEDC	180 g/km
20153.0 V6 TDI 204PS	3.0 L	150 kW (204 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.0 L/100 km NEDC	184 g/km
20153.0 V6 TDI BMT SCR 204PS 4MOTION 8speed Tiptronic	3.0 L	150 kW (204 PS)	Diesel	–	6.6 L/100 km NEDC	173 g/km
20153.0 V6 TDI 245PS	3.0 L	180 kW (245 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.2 L/100 km NEDC	189 g/km
20153.0 V6 TDI 245PS Escape (Off Road)	3.0 L	180 kW (245 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.3 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km
20153.0 V6 TDI BMT SCR 262PS 4MOTION 8speed Tiptronic	3.0 L	193 kW (262 PS)	Diesel	–	6.6 L/100 km NEDC	174 g/km
2012–20153.0 V6 TSI Hybrid 333PS	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Hybrid	8-speed automatic	8.2 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km
20154.2 V8 TDI 340PS	4.1 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	239 g/km
2013–20143.0 V6 TDI 204PS Altitude · 3.0 V6 TDI 204PS R-Line · 3.0 V6 TDI 204PS SE	3.0 L	150 kW (204 PS)	Diesel	Automatic	7.0 L/100 km NEDC	184 g/km
2013–20143.0 V6 TDI 245PS Altitude · 3.0 V6 TDI 245PS R-Line · 3.0 V6 TDI 245PS SE	3.0 L	180 kW (245 PS)	Diesel	Automatic	7.2 L/100 km NEDC	189 g/km
2013–20143.0 V6 TDI 245PS Escape (Off Road)	3.0 L	180 kW (245 PS)	Diesel	Automatic	7.3 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km
2013–20143.0 V6 TSI Hybrid 333PS	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Hybrid	Automatic	8.2 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km
2013–20144.2 V8 TDI 340PS Altitude · 4.2 V8 TDI 340PS R-Line	4.1 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Diesel	Automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	239 g/km
20123.0 V6 TDI 204PS Altitude · 3.0 V6 TDI 204PS SE	3.0 L	150 kW (204 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.0 L/100 km NEDC	184 g/km
20123.0 V6 TDI 240PS Escape ( Off Road )	3.0 L	177 kW (240 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.3 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km
20123.0 V6 TDI 245PS Altitude · 3.0 V6 TDI 245PS SE	3.0 L	180 kW (245 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.2 L/100 km NEDC	189 g/km
20123.6 V6 TDI 280PS	4.1 L	206 kW (280 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	9.9 L/100 km NEDC	236 g/km
20124.2 V8 TDI 340PS Altitude	4.1 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	239 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

France 15 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2015NOUVEAU TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TDI (204ch)	–	150 kW (204 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	6.6 L/100 km NEDC	173 g/km
2015NOUVEAU TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TDI (262ch)	–	193 kW (262 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	6.6 L/100 km NEDC	174 g/km
2015NOUVEAU TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TDI (262ch) 4XMOTION	–	193 kW (262 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	6.9 L/100 km NEDC	180 g/km
2015NOUVEAU TOUAREG 4.2 V8 TDI (340ch)	–	250 kW (340 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	239 g/km
2014TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TDI (204ch) TIPTRONIC BMT 4Motion	–	150 kW (204 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.0 L/100 km NEDC	184 g/km
2014TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TDI (245ch) TIPTRONIC BMT 4Motion	–	180 kW (245 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.2 L/100 km NEDC	189 g/km
2014TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TDI (245ch) TIPTRONIC BMT 4XMOTION	–	180 kW (245 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.3 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km
2013–2014TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TFSI HYBRID TIPTRONIC 4Motion	–	245 kW (333 PS)	Hybrid	8-speed automatic	8.2 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km
2014TOUAREG 4.2 V8 TDI (340ch) TIPTRONIC 4Motion	–	250 kW (340 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	239 g/km
2012–2013NOUVEAU TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TDI (204ch) TIPTRONIC BMT 4Motion · TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TDI (204ch) TIPTRONIC BMT 4Motion	–	150 kW (204 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.0 L/100 km NEDC	184 g/km
2012–2013NOUVEAU TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TDI (245ch) TIPTRONIC BMT 4Motion · TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TDI (245ch) TIPTRONIC BMT 4Motion	–	180 kW (245 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.2 L/100 km NEDC	189 g/km
2012–2013NOUVEAU TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TDI (245ch) TIPTRONIC BMT 4XMOTION · TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TDI (245ch) TIPTRONIC BMT 4XMOTION	–	180 kW (245 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	7.3 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km
2012–2013NOUVEAU TOUAREG 3.6 V6 FSI TIPTRONIC 4Motion · TOUAREG 3.6 V6 FSI TIPTRONIC 4Motion	–	206 kW (280 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	9.9 L/100 km NEDC	236 g/km
2012–2013NOUVEAU TOUAREG 4.2 V8 TDI TIPTRONIC 4Motion · TOUAREG 4.2 V8 TDI TIPTRONIC 4Motion	–	250 kW (340 PS)	Diesel	8-speed automatic	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	239 g/km
2012NOUVEAU TOUAREG 3.0 V6 TFSI HYBRID TIPTRONIC 4Motion	–	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	8.2 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km

United States 5 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
2011–2017SIDI	3.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	287–296 g/km
2011–2016	3.0 L	Diesel	8-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	270–288 g/km
2011–2015SIDI	3.0 L	Hybrid	8-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	257–263 g/km
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

Canada 6 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
2013–2017Sport utility vehicle: Standard	3.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	12.2–12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	287–296 g/km
2013–2016Sport utility vehicle: Standard	3.0 L	Diesel	8-speed automatic	9.8–10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	270–277 g/km
2011–2012Sport utility vehicle	3.0 L	Diesel	8-speed automatic	10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	288 g/km
2011–2012Sport utility vehicle	3.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	283 g/km
2010Sport utility vehicle	3.0 L	Diesel	6-speed automatic	11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	316 g/km
2010Sport utility vehicle	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	336 g/km

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