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Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 Tiptronic

General information

ModelVolkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 Tiptronic
Year2009
CategorySUVs
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4163 ccm (254.03 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.7 litres/100 km (21.98 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4163 ccm (254.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power349.00 PS (257 kW or 344 HP) at 6800 Rev. per min.
Max torque440.00 Nm (44.9 kgf-m or 324.5 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
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 speed234.0 km/h (145.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1551 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space4020 litres (1,062 gallons)
Cargo space555 litres (147 gallons)
Optional cargo space1570 litres (415 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight2250 kg (4,960.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2257 kg (4,975.8 pounds)
Towing weight3500 kg (7,716.2 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

CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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