2016 Volkswagen Touareg Prices, Reviews, and Pictures

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Updated on September 26, 2023

Pros	Cons	What's New
Capable and efficient V6 motor	Slightly on the expensive sid	No major changes
Upscale and appealing interiors	eFew essential tech features aren't offered as standard
Notable off-road capabilities
Refined ride and predictive handling

Specs & Features

$46,745

price

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

horsepower

266 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

3.6L 6cyl AWD 8A

engine

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns directly with the Acura RDX, the BMW X4, and the Volvo XC60. Spread across three trim levels, the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg SUV starts off at a base price of MSRP of $42,705. 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 7.7 seconds and boasts a maximum towing capacity of 7,716 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.

2016 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's 0-60

Car Name	0-60 MPH	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
2016 Volkswagen Touareg Ranked #10	7.8 sec	15.9 sec	-
2016 Infiniti QX70 Ranked #1	5.7 sec	-	-
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Ranked #2	5.9 sec	14.8 sec	143 mph
2016 Honda Pilot Ranked #3	6 sec	15.2 sec	112 mph
2016 Toyota Sequoia Ranked #4	6.5 sec	15.1 sec	115 mph
2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Ranked #5	6.8 sec	15.2 sec	155 mph

Car Name	MPG City	MPG Highway	MPG Combined	Fuel Tank Capacity	Range (C/H)
2016 Volkswagen Touareg Ranked #6	17 mpg	23 mpg	19 mpg	26.4 gal.	448.8/607.2 mi.
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Ranked #1	25 mpg	31 mpg	27 mpg	16.6 gal.	415/514.6 mi.
2016 Hyundai Tucson Ranked #2	23 mpg	31 mpg	26 mpg	16.4 gal.	377.2/508.4 mi.
2016 Ford Escape Ranked #3	22 mpg	31 mpg	25 mpg	15.1 gal.	341/480.5 mi.
2016 Dodge Durango Ranked #4	19 mpg	27 mpg	22 mpg	24.6 gal.	467.4/664.2 mi.
2016 Honda Pilot Ranked #4	19 mpg	27 mpg	22 mpg	19.5 gal.	370.5/526.5 mi.

2016 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's dimensions

Car Name	Length	Width	Height	Ground Clearance	Wheelbase
2016 Volkswagen Touareg Ranked #13	188.8 in.	76.4 in.	68.2 in.	7.9 in.	113.9 in.
2016 GMC Yukon XL Ranked #1	224.3 in.	80.5 in.	74.4 in.	7.9 in.	130 in.
2016 Chevrolet Suburban Ranked #2	224 in.	80.5 in.	74.4 in.	7.9 in.	130 in.
2016 Toyota Sequoia Ranked #3	205.1 in.	79.9 in.	77 in.	9.9 in.	122 in.
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Ranked #4	204 in.	80.5 in.	74.4 in.	7.9 in.	116 in.
2016 GMC Yukon Ranked #5	203.9 in.	80.5 in.	74.4 in.	8 in.	116 in.

2016 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's trunk space

Car Name	Trunk Capacity	Passenger Volume	Max Trunk Volume
2016 Volkswagen Touareg Ranked #8	32.1 cu.ft.	-	64 cu.ft.
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Ranked #1	10.3 cu.ft.	128.2 cu.ft.	63.3 cu.ft.
2016 Toyota Sequoia Ranked #2	18.9 cu.ft.	-	120.1 cu.ft.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Ranked #3	38.2 cu.ft.	-	80.3 cu.ft.
2016 Dodge Durango Ranked #4	17.2 cu.ft.	132.7 cu.ft.	84.5 cu.ft.
2016 Ford Escape Ranked #5	34.3 cu.ft.	98.1 cu.ft.	67.8 cu.ft.

2016 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's cargo space

Car Name	Cargo Volume	Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area	Max Cargo Volume	Bed Length
2016 Volkswagen Touareg Ranked #1	64 cu.ft.	32.1 cu.ft.	64 cu.ft.	-
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Ranked #2	61 cu.ft.	15.3 cu.ft.	94.7 cu.ft.	6 ft.
2016 Buick Enclave Ranked #3	73.4 cu.ft.	23.3 cu.ft.	115.2 cu.ft.	152 ft.
2016 Chevrolet Traverse Ranked #4	16.7 cu.ft.	57.6 cu.ft.	116.3 cu.ft.	-
2016 Hyundai Tucson Ranked #5	8.6 cu.ft.	31 cu.ft.	61.9 cu.ft.	-
2016 Dodge Durango Ranked #6	90.9 cu.ft.	17.2 cu.ft.	84.5 cu.ft.	-

2016 Volkswagen Touareg vs competitor's towing capacity

Car Name	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Weight
2016 Volkswagen Touareg Ranked #5	7716 lbs.	1239 lbs.	4696 lbs.
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Ranked #1	8600 lbs.	1720 lbs.	5355 lbs.
2016 GMC Yukon Ranked #2	8500 lbs.	1690 lbs.	5308 lbs.
2016 Chevrolet Suburban Ranked #3	8300 lbs.	1796 lbs.	5586 lbs.
2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Ranked #4	8100 lbs.	1320 lbs.	5815 lbs.
2016 Toyota Sequoia Ranked #6	7400 lbs.	1370 lbs.	5730 lbs.

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