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2016Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDRegular

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

EPA ID: 36785

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City MPG

Combined MPG

19MPG· Below Avg

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg achieves an EPA-estimated 19 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 17 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 3.6L 6-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (s8), this standard sport utility vehicle 4wd features All-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2016 Touareg produces approximately 462 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Touareg has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $3,150, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $5,000 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Fuel TypeRegular

Engine3.6L 6-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions462 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score4/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$3,150

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $5,000

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

19.3

Impact vs EPA

$-37

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$733/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$18,900

43.0%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$13,816

31.4%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$10,875

24.7%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.9%

Total 5-Year Cost$43,991

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #16V243000·2016-05-13

critical

Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. Additionally, the tire pressures printed on the Safety Certification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44M9.

Campaign #16V170000·2016-04-27

critical

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

92.4 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 114 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 7.7 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.