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Volkswagen Touareg MPG

 

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Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2012 2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 22
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With the engine, transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has been averaging 22 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2012 Volkswagen Touaregs in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 15 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (15 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2012 Volkswagen Touareg in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Diesel makes the extra weight of an SUV tolerable. In 4 months of use I've been getting high teens around town and 29 cruising on the highway at 70-75. Slowing down to 60-65 puts mpg just over 30. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2011 4dr SUV supercharged 380hp 3.0L V6 Hybrid
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
GREAT Economy. It is a game to see how high I can get up to. Last evening in a 40 minute local drive 31 mpg see full Volkswagen Touareg review
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Like any diesel, it is always above EPA rating. No complaints at all. see full Volkswagen Touareg review
 

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Volkswagen Touareg's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.