These are standard specifications for the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
8 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | AWD |
| 4MOTIO | |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitary construction |
| Production Years for Series : | 2011 - |
| Weight : | 4696 lbs | 2130.07 kg |
| MPG City : | 17 |
| MPG Highway : | 23 |
| Combined MPG : | 19.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2010 Chicago Auto Show |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.37 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3597 cc | 219.5 cu in. | 3.6 L. |
| Power : | 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 266 Ft-Lbs (361 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 89.0 mm | 3.504 in. |
| Stroke : | 96.4 mm | 3.795 in. |
| Compression : | 12.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Crankshaft : | Cast iron |
| V 6 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2967 cc | 181.1 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 406 Ft-Lbs (550 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 83.0 mm | 3.268 in. |
| Stroke : | 91.4 mm | 3.598 in. |
| Compression : | 16.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Crankshaft : | Forged steel |
8 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.85 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.84 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.86 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.44 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.22 |
| 6th Gear : | 1.00 |
| 7th Gear : | 0.82 |
| 8th Gear : | 0.67 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V170000 |
| Summary | 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 | If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46G4. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150707 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V243000 |
| Summary | 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 | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has a wheelbase size of 113.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has a length of 188.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has a width of 76.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have?A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has 39.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have?A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has legroom of 41.40 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has a towing capaicty of 7716.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg was a SUV.Q: What engines did the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg had the following engine options: V 6 (3597 cc | 219.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 266 Ft-Lbs (361 NM) @ 2500 RPM V 6 (2967 cc | 181.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 240 HP (176.64 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 406 Ft-Lbs (550 NM) @ 2000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg had a 8 speed Automatic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has a wheelbase size of 113.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has a length of 188.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has a width of 76.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have?A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has 39.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have?A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has legroom of 41.40 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has a towing capaicty of 7716.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg was a SUV.Q: What engines did the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg had the following engine options: V 6 (3597 cc | 219.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 266 Ft-Lbs (361 NM) @ 2500 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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