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Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 Tiptronic

General information

ModelVolkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 Tiptronic
Year2008
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
Fuel mixed driving15.0 litres/100 km (15.73 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Max power203.00 PS (149 kW or 200 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque410.00 Nm (41.8 kgf-m or 302.4 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.1:1
Bore x stroke84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemSequential port fuel injection (SFI/SEFI)
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed218.0 km/h (135.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0902 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space4330 litres (1,144 gallons)
Cargo space555 litres (147 gallons)
Optional cargo space1570 litres (415 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering Power assisted steering
Turn circle13 m (492.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight2250 kg (4,960.4 pounds)
Towing weight750 kg (1,653.5 pounds)
Overall length4760 mm (187.4 inches)
Overall width1730 mm (68.1 inches)
Overall height1930 mm (76.0 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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