2010 Volkswagen Touareg

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Rating8.7
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$40,850 - $44,350
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Confident driving dynamics with off-road prowess

Subpar fuel economy

Addition of Bluetooth and wooden trim as standard.

A well-equipped interior with upscale materials

The standard suspension is on the stiffer side

High towing capacity

Average cargo space in its class

Specs & Features

$40,850

price

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

horsepower

266 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.6L 6cyl 4WD 6A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Acura MDX, the Lexus RX, and the Audi Q7. Spread across a single trim, the Tourag starts off at a base price MSRP of $40,850. Its 3.6L V6 and 6-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 280 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 8.1 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,716 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Touareg manages to get a combined EPA rating of 16 MPG, which is equal to the Audi Q7, and lower than both Acura MDX and Lexus RX. It also has a ground clearance of 8.1 inches. Generally found at an average price of $11,500, and with an average saving of around $381 on a good deal, the Volkswagen Touareg sits at a favorable moment right now. Browse through the 37 available units for sale today for your Touareg.

Buying Advice

The 2010 Volkswagen Toureg is one of the top contenders in the midsize SUV segment. With a starting price tag of $40,850, it comes with a well-equipped interior with wooden trim and Bluetooth as standard. The SUV provides good riding dynamics and it can go dirty without breaking a sweat. The high towing capacity also adds to the overall package and set the Toureg above the rest. However, the car comes with subpar fuel economy and average cargo space in the segment which you need to keep in mind before buying.

Trims

    FSI
    $40,850 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 280 hp @ 6200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 266 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 16 mpg
    Base
    $44,350 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl 4WD 6A
    • Horsepower: 225 hp @ 3500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 138 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$40,850- $44,350

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.7

Horsepower

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$47,600- $56,300

Gasoline

8.02

260 hp @ 6600 rpm

225 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

5

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$56,500- $88,900

Gasoline

8.47

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

4

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$35,515- $43,995

Gasoline

8.44

288 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm

7

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$33,830- $51,860

Gasoline

8.41

265 hp @ 6950 rpm

223 lb.-ft. @ 5100 rpm

5

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$40,635- $57,790

Gasoline

8

320 hp @ 5400 rpm

335 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

9

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$37,280- $53,615

Gasoline

7.8

320 hp @ 5400 rpm

335 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

9

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$29,224- $39,985

Gasoline

7.76

281 hp @ 6300 rpm

266 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm

8

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$20,845- $29,745

Gasoline

8.11

173 hp @ 6000 rpm

166 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$29,280- $38,600

Gasoline

8.06

210 hp @ 5100 rpm

254 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm

5

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2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.6 sec15.8 sec-
    6.46 sec-181 mph
    6.5 sec15.1 sec-
    2010 BMW X6

    Ranked #2

    6.5 sec15.5 sec130 mph
    6.68 sec--
    7.3 sec15.6 sec-

    2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg26.4 gal.369.6/501.6 mi.
      21 mpg27 mpg24 mpg16.6 gal.-
      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg21 gal.378/525 mi.
      19 mpg25 mpg21 mpg20.5 gal.389.5/512.5 mi.
      18 mpg23 mpg20 mpg21.7 gal.390.6/499.1 mi.
      17 mpg24 mpg19 mpg22 gal.374/528 mi. -

      2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        187.2 in.75.9 in.68 in.8.3 in.112.4 in.

        2010 GMC Yukon XL

        Ranked #1

        222.4 in.79 in.76.9 in.8.9 in.116 in.
        222.4 in.79.1 in.76.8 in.9.1 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.
        205 in.78.4 in.70.4 in.7.2 in.118.9 in.

        2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          31 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.71 cu.ft.
          45.8 cu.ft.-137.4 cu.ft.
          28.4 cu.ft.-120.8 cu.ft.
          24.1 cu.ft.154 cu.ft.116.9 cu.ft.
          24.4 cu.ft.153.1 cu.ft.116.4 cu.ft.
          23.3 cu.ft.153 cu.ft.115 cu.ft.

          2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            71 cu.ft.31 cu.ft.71 cu.ft.-
            75.6 cu.ft.45.1 cu.ft.85.8 cu.ft.-
            72.4 cu.ft.29.4 cu.ft.72.4 cu.ft.-
            97.1 cu.ft.20 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.-
            65.7 cu.ft.36.3 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.-
            2010 BMW X6

            Ranked #6

            59.7 cu.ft.25.6 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.-

            2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7716 lbs.1400 lbs.5086 lbs.
              9100 lbs.1728 lbs.5372 lbs.
              8500 lbs.1774 lbs.5636 lbs.
              8500 lbs.1585 lbs.5688 lbs.
              8100 lbs.1519 lbs.5846 lbs.
              7300 lbs.1320 lbs.5680 lbs.

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