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Volkswagen Touareg

2004–2017 · 32 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
18
Best
24
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The Volkswagen Touareg has been tested by the EPA across 32 different configurations spanning model years 2004 through 2017. Over this period, the Touareg has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 18 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2017
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2016
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Diesel
$3,400212824MPG
2016
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2015
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Premium
$3,650172319MPG
2015
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Diesel
$3,500202923MPG
2014
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Diesel
$3,500202923MPG
2014
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Premium
$3,650162319MPG
2013
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Diesel
$3,500202923MPG
2013
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Premium
$3,650162319MPG
2012
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Diesel
$3,700192622MPG
2012
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Premium
$3,650162319MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Diesel
$3,700192622MPG
2011
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Premium
$3,650162319MPG
2010
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Diesel
$4,050182420MPG
2010
3.6L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,300141916MPG
2009
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,600131815MPG
2009
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2009
3L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Diesel
$4,050172420MPG
2008
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2008
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,950121714MPG
2008
5L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Diesel
$4,750152017MPG
2007
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,300141816MPG
2007
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,950121714MPG
2007
5L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Diesel
$4,750152017MPG
2006
3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,300141916MPG
2006
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,950121714MPG
2006
5L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Diesel
$4,750152017MPG
2005
3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,300141916MPG
2005
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,950121714MPG
2004
3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,600131915MPG
2004
4.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$4,950121714MPG
2004
5L 10-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Diesel
$4,500152218MPG

Historical Efficiency

2017
19
2016
24
2015
23
2014
23
2013
23
2012
22
2011
22
2010
20
2009
20
2008
17
2007
17
2006
17
2005
16
2004
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Touareg) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volkswagen Touareg. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volkswagen Volkswagen Touareg/Tourareg 2 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
77
Total Deaths
20

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.4%
Fire Occurrence
2.6%
Speeding Involved
16.9%
DUI Involved
16.9%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

84%
Front
11%
Side
5%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.17
2022
Fatal Crashes17
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.24
2021
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2020
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2019
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.38
2018
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2017
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.20
2016
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.25
2015
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.38
2014
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2017
1
2016
1
2012
1
2011
4
2008
2
2007
2
2004
4
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