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2013 Volkswagen Touareg

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Rating8.0

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$43,945 - $59,175
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Upscale interior rammed with modern features

Parking in tight spaces can be hard due to their size

It gets new wheels and trims choices

Swifty acceleration with the V6 engine

Lacks third-row seating

Towing capacity is indeed remarkable for its class

Specs & Features

$46,010

price

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

horsepower

266 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.6L 6cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns directly with the Acura MDX, the BMW X5, and the Audi Q7 which offers 7 seating capacity opposed to 5 on Touareg. Spread across 3 trim levels, the Volkswagen Touareg SUV starts off at a base price of MSRP of $43,945. Its 3.6L V6 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 280 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 7.8 seconds and boasts a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Volkswagen Touareg SUV manages to get a combined EPA rating of 19 MPG, a below-average number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 7.9 inches.

Buying Advice

In our opinion, going with the mid-level Lux trim seems like the real deal if you are looking for a Touareg, as it gets you all the creature comforts of a modern SUV such as the heated mirrors,12-way power front seats, leather upholstery, panoramic sunroof, driver memory presets and so on.

Trims

    Sport
    $43,945 onwards
    • 18-Inch wheels
    • 8-way power heated front seats
    • Bi-Xenon headlamps
    • Cruise control
    • Dual-Zone automatic climate control
    • Heated windshield washer
    • Leatherette upholstery
    • Led daytime running lights
    • Power liftgate
    • Roof rails
    Executive
    $47,445 onwards
    • 20-Inch wheels
    • 6 speaker pioneer sound system
    • Heated rear seats
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Keyless entry and keyless ignition
    Luxury
    $49,950 onwards
    • 19-Inch wheels
    • Leather upholstery
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Power lumbar support

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8.0
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Price

$43,945- $59,175

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8

Horsepower

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

5

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2013 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		7.3 sec15.4 sec-
    2013 BMW X5

    Ranked #1

    		6.1 sec--
    		6.5 sec15.1 sec115 mph
    		6.5 sec15.0 sec155 mph
    		7 sec15.4 sec113 mph
    		7.2 sec15.5 sec-
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    2013 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		17 mpg23 mpg19 mpg26.4 gal.448.8/607.2 mi.
      		22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg16.6 gal.365.2/464.8 mi.
      		18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg19.2 gal.345.6/480 mi.
      		18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg21 gal.378/525 mi.
      		18 mpg23 mpg20 mpg27.7 gal.442.8/565.8 mi.
      2013 BMW X5

      Ranked #4

      		16 mpg23 mpg19 mpg22.5 gal.-

      2013 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		188.8 in.76.4 in.68.2 in.7.9 in.113.9 in.
        		222.4 in.79.1 in.76.8 in.9.1 in.130 in.

        2013 GMC Yukon XL

        Ranked #1

        		222.4 in.79.1 in.76.8 in.8.9 in.130 in.
        		207.7 in.79.3 in.77.2 in.9.8 in.123.2 in.
        		205.1 in.79.9 in.77 in.9.9 in.122 in.
        		203.7 in.78.5 in.69.9 in.7.2 in.118.9 in.

        2013 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		32.1 cu.ft.101.4 cu.ft.64 cu.ft.
          		38.2 cu.ft.132.7 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
          		18.9 cu.ft.-120.1 cu.ft.
          		16.9 cu.ft.-108.9 cu.ft.
          		16.9 cu.ft.39.2 cu.ft.108.9 cu.ft.
          		24.4 cu.ft.150.8 cu.ft.116.3 cu.ft.

          2013 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		64 cu.ft.32.1 cu.ft.64 cu.ft.-
            		91.9 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.91.9 cu.ft.-
            		80.3 cu.ft.40 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            		44.8 cu.ft.45.8 cu.ft.137.4 cu.ft.79 ft.
            		53 cu.ft.36.2 cu.ft.72.6 cu.ft.-
            		27.1 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.87 cu.ft.60 ft.

            2013 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		7716 lbs.1287 lbs.4711 lbs.
              		8500 lbs.1633 lbs.5467 lbs.
              		8500 lbs.1633 lbs.5467 lbs.
              		8500 lbs.1295 lbs.5730 lbs.
              		8200 lbs.1728 lbs.5372 lbs.
              		8100 lbs.1526 lbs.5674 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 21 mpg

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