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Volkswagen Touareg 4.2

General information

ModelVolkswagen Touareg 4.2
Year2003
CategorySUVs
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power310.00 PS (228 kW or 306 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque410.00 Nm (41.8 kgf-m or 302.4 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1292 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (492.1 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2400 kg (5,291.1 pounds)
Overall length4760 mm (187.4 inches)
Overall width1930 mm (76.0 inches)
Overall height1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Ground clearance220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity100.0 litres (26.42 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval30,000 km
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