Body | 4dr SUV |
Wheelbase | 113.9 in |
Length | 188.8 in |
Width | 76.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4711 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
Trim | VR6 FSI | V6 TDI | V6 TSI Hybrid |
Standard Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 225 hp@3750 407 lb-ft@1750 | supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000 |
Standard Transmission | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
Standard Tires | 255/55HR18 tires | 255/55HR18 tires | 265/50HR19 tires |
Optional Tires | 265/50HR19 tires | 265/50HR19 tires |   |
  | 275/45HR20 tires | 275/45HR20 tires |   |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This is were the Touareg actually offers more than most of its competition, we opted for a gas powered VR6 but a diesel as well as gas-hybrid model are offered. All come with a very smooth shifting 8-speed which does quite well both around town and on long stretches of highway. The Touareg can definitely accelerate when getting on to on ramps, etc. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
With lots of torque, the Touareg moves its bulk quickly, handling all ordinary driving situations effortlessly. It's fairly quick off the line, cruises at high speed easily, and overtakes on the highway rapidly. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2011 | 4dr SUV supercharged 380hp 3.0L V6 Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Feels like a v8 see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
LOVE the diesel torque off the line. Drove a V6 Toyota 4Runner and compared to the V6 in the Diesel! What a let down on the 4Runner, you mash the gas and you wait for the engine/vehicle to pick up speed, there is no pushing back into the seat that you get from the torque of a Diesel. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr SUV | VR6 FSI | 43,375 | 41,251 | 870 |
4dr SUV | V6 TDI | 46,875 | 44,579 | 870 |
4dr SUV | V6 TSI Hybrid | 61,410 | 58,400 | 870 |