Fuel economy is good considering the performance and weight of this vehicle. With an aerodynamic coefficient of .38 and inherently efficient turbodiesel, the Touareg 2 is officially rated at 15 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway. Our tests produced a best of 21.6 mpg on the highway at 75 mph and a worst of 16.8 mpg while on trails, in sand, and stopping to take pictures. Our average was a respectable 18.6 mpg, everything considered.
Specifications
'08 TOUAREG 2 V10 TDI Twin Turbo
Construction: Unibody
Assembly Plants: Engine-Germany, Transmission-Japan
Final Assembly-Slovakia
Base Diesel MSRP: $68,340
As Tested MSRP: $79,080
Engine: V-10 TDI twin-turbo
Type: 10-cylinder, 2V, 90 diesel
Displacement: 300.2 cubic inches
Bore: 3.19 inches
Stroke: 3.76 inches
Valvetrain: Single overhead camshaft, spur-belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters
Block Material: Cast iron
Head Material: Aluminum alloy, crossflow
Fuel Injection: Bosch EDC-16
Fuel Injectors: Bosch unit injectors
Compression Ratio: 18.0:1
Turbo: Twin Garrett (GT1852V)
Manufacturer Power: 310 hp at 3,750 rpm
Manufacturer Torque: 553 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm
Oil Capacity (with filter): 14.3 qt
Emissions Controls: Bin 10 EPA Federal Emissions-43 state only
Transmission: Aisin six-speed automatic with manual controls
Gear Ratios: 1st: 4.15, 2nd: 2.37, 3rd: 1.56, 4th: 1.16, 5th: 0.86, 6th: 0.69, Reverse: 3.39
Transfer Case: New Venture Gear 235
Type: 4XMotion permanent four-wheel-drive system
Operating Modes: Electronic two-speed
Low Range Ratio: 2.66
Center Differential Type: Adaptive torque distribution with center differential lock
| PERFORMANCE |
| DRAGSTRIP: |
| RUN | ELAPSED TIME | MPH |
| 1 | 15.15 seconds | 89.87 mph |
| 2 | 15.40 seconds | 90.53 mph |
| FUEL ECONOMY: |
| MILES | GALLONS | MPG | CONDITIONS |
| 400 | 18.56 | 21.6 | Dyno, 75 mph on freeway |
| 279 | 15.93 | 17.5 | Highway, city, and drag racing |
| 142 | 8.47 | 16.8 | Driving to trails, rallying |
| | | through sand, and stopping |
| | | to take pictures |
Dimmensions
Wheelbase (in.): 112.4
Track, Front (in.): 65.2
Track, REAR (in.): 65.7
Overall Width (in.): 75.9
Overall Height (in.): 68.0
Ground Clearance (in.): Adjustable
Ramp Breakover Angle (DEG.): 27
Fording Depth (in.): 22.8
Drag Coefficient (CD.): .38
Fuel-Tank Capacity (GAL.): 26.4
Curb Weight As Tested (lb.): 5,825
Overall Length (in.): 187.2
Body Width (in.): 75.9
Interior
Seating Capacity (Front/Rear): 2/3
Front Volume (CU. FT.): 55.1
Head Room (in.): 38.7
Shoulder Room (in.): 57.7
Leg Room (In.): 41.3
Rear Volume (CU.FT.): 44.4
Cargo Volume
Behind Rear Seat (CU. FT.): 31
Behind Front-Row Seats With Rear Seats
Folded (CU. FT.): 71
Towing Capacity (LB.): 7,716
Suspension
Front: Double wishbone with four corner adjustable ride heights and continuous damping control (CDC) with three adjustable settings
Rear: Four-link rear independent suspension with six adjustable ride heights and continuous damping control (CDC) with three adjustable settings
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