2016 Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Specifications

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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 (4.0 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 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Crankshaft :	Forged steel

Transmission:
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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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.