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2017 Volkswagen Touareg

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Rating7.4

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$49,495 - $60,195
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Upscale cabin with premium materials

Lacks third-row seat available

For 2017, the previously optional technology package is now standard in Sport trim

Wide range of standard features

Cargo capacity is restricted

The Lux trim level gets a new name called Wolfsburg

Towing capacity is so generous for its class

Sluggish acceleration from the V6 engine

Specs & Features

$49,495

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 2017 Volkswagen Touareg SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Lexus RX 350, the BMW X5, and the Acura MDX. Spread across 3 trims, the Touareg starts at a base price of MSRP of $49,495 and carries on to $60,195. 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 7.5 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,716 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Touareg manages to get a combined EPA rating of 19 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 7.9 inches.

Buying Advice

Being a $49,495 SUV, the base trim comes with all the necessary comfort features you’ll ever need. The base trim checks all the boxes of comfortable and premium luxury unless you crave indulgence. Some significant elements in the base trim include a hands-free power liftgate, automatic emergency braking, heated tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, navigation system, eight-speaker sound system, and plenty more features.

Trims

    Sport
    $49,495 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual zone climatronic automatic front AC
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • V-Tex leatherette Seat trim
    Wolfsburg Edition
    $52,795 onwards
    • 20-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    Executive
    $60,195 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 280 hp @ 6200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 266 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg

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Engine

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Rating

7.36

Horsepower

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

266 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

Capacity

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2017 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		7.8 sec15.9 sec-
    		5.7 sec14.1 sec126 mph
    		6.2 sec14.8 sec-
    		7 sec--
    		7.1 sec14.7 sec128 mph
    2017 Audi Q7

    Ranked #5

    		7.2 sec15.6 sec122 mph
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    2017 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.
      		25 mpg30 mpg27 mpg16.6 gal.415/498 mi.
      2017 Audi Q7

      Ranked #2

      		20 mpg25 mpg22 mpg22.5 gal.450/562.5 mi.
      		20 mpg24 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.- -
      		19 mpg26 mpg21 mpg24.6 gal.467.4/639.6 mi.
      		19 mpg26 mpg21 mpg24.6 gal.467.4/639.6 mi.Jeep USA

      2017 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.

        2017 GMC Yukon XL

        Ranked #1

        		224.4 in.80.5 in.74.4 in.7.9 in.130 in.
        		224.4 in.80.5 in.74.4 in.7.9 in.130 in.
        		208.9 in.79.9 in.75.8 in.9.1 in.121.1 in.
        		206 in.78.8 in.77.2 in.8.3 in.119 in.
        		205.1 in.79.9 in.77 in.9.9 in.122 in.

        2017 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		32.1 cu.ft.-64 cu.ft.
          		10.3 cu.ft.128.2 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.
          		18.9 cu.ft.-120.1 cu.ft.
          		18.6 cu.ft.96.1 cu.ft.108.3 cu.ft.
          		21 cu.ft.151.7 cu.ft.81.7 cu.ft.
          		16.1 cu.ft.-81.7 cu.ft.

          2017 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.-
            		68.3 cu.ft.36.3 cu.ft.68.3 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            		270.4 cu.ft.10.3 cu.ft.63.3 cu.ft.-
            		83.1 cu.ft.21 cu.ft.81.7 cu.ft.72 ft.
            		73.4 cu.ft.23.3 cu.ft.115.2 cu.ft.-
            		74 cu.ft.-74 cu.ft.-

            2017 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		7716 lbs.1239 lbs.4696 lbs.
              		9200 lbs.1640 lbs.5562 lbs.
              		8600 lbs.1720 lbs.5356 lbs.
              		8500 lbs.1690 lbs.5379 lbs.
              		8500 lbs.1724 lbs.5576 lbs.
              		8300 lbs.1690 lbs.5587 lbs.

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