2016 Volkswagen Touareg SUV

2016 Touareg

Overview
Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$42,705 MSRP From
19 mpg AVG, Comb.
280 hp Max. Power
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Volkswagen Touareg is a five-seat medium-size vehicle in the Performance SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 3.6L V-6 engine that produces 280 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $3,000, which over the course of five years will cost you $4,500 in extra fuel spending.

2016 Volkswagen Touareg Executive / Lux / Sport / Sport w/Technology

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 76.4 in
Length: 188.8 in
Height: 68.2 in
Wheelbase: 113.9 in

2016 Touareg has a relatively long wheelbase ( 113.9 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 4696 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.4 inHip Room: -Head Room: 39.6 inShoulder Room: 59.8 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 36.7 inHip Room: -Head Room: 38.9 inShoulder Room: 56.7 in

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row Seats

32.1 ft³

2016 Touareg seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Touareg falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is larger than average among its peers with 32.1 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Touareg VR6 Sport	2016 Touareg VR6 Sport w/Technology	2016 Touareg VR6 Lux	2016 Touareg VR6 Executive
Starging MSRP	$42,705	$46,745	$51,450	$59,745
Engine	3.6L V-6	3.6L V-6	3.6L V-6	3.6L V-6
HP	280 hp	280 hp	280 hp	280 hp
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
City	17 MPG	17 MPG	17 MPG	17 MPG
Highway	23 MPG	23 MPG	23 MPG	23 MPG
Combined	19 MPG	19 MPG	19 MPG	19 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$3,000	$3,000	$3,000	$3,000

2016 Touareg SUV comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $1,201 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Touareg

Safety

Complaints: 36
Recalls: 2

Customers have filed thirty-six complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively low number.