2016 Volkswagen Touareg Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Touareg

	1 of 6 Touareg VR6 Sport SUV 4D	2 of 6 Touareg VR6 Lux Sport Utility 4D	3 of 6 Touareg VR6 Executive Sport Utility 4D	4 of 6 Touareg TDI Sport SUV 4D	5 of 6 Touareg TDI Lux Sport Utility 4D	6 of 6 Touareg TDI Executive Sport Utility 4D
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Fair Market Price	$11,891	$13,595	$13,887	$22,832	$25,194	$27,143
Fuel Economy	City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG	City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG	City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG	City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG	City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG	City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Horsepower	280 @ 6200 RPM	280 @ 6200 RPM	280 @ 6200 RPM	240 @ 3400 RPM	240 @ 3400 RPM	240 @ 3400 RPM
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Volume	64.00 cu ft	64.00 cu ft	64.00 cu ft	64.00 cu ft	64.00 cu ft	64.00 cu ft
Dimensions	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.2" H	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.2" H	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.2" H	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.2" H	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.2" H	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.2" H
Engine	V6, 3.6 Liter	V6, 3.6 Liter	V6, 3.6 Liter	V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter	V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter	V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter
Configurations	V	V	V	V	V	V
Towing Capacity	7,716 lbs	7,716 lbs	7,716 lbs	7,716 lbs	7,716 lbs	7,716 lbs

Blind-Spot Alert	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Collision Warning System	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Surround View Camera	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Smartphone Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Real-Time Traffic Information	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Connector	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
iPod Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Radio	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque

266 @ 6200 RPM

406 @ 3400 RPM

Leather Seats	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Adaptive Headlights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Panorama Moon Roof	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Privacy Glass	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Roof Rails	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Premium	Premium	Premium	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	4696 pounds	4696 pounds	4696 pounds	4919 pounds	4919 pounds	4919 pounds
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gallons	26.4 gallons	26.4 gallons	26.4 gallons	26.4 gallons	26.4 gallons
Front Head Room	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	39.6 inches
Front Leg Room	41.4 inches	41.4 inches	41.4 inches	41.4 inches	41.4 inches	41.4 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	7.9 inches	7.9 inches	7.9 inches	7.9 inches	7.9 inches	7.9 inches
Overall Length	188.8 inches	188.8 inches	188.8 inches	188.8 inches	188.8 inches	188.8 inches
Payload Capacity	1239 pounds	1239 pounds	1239 pounds	1168 pounds	1168 pounds	1168 pounds
Front Shoulder Room	59.8 inches	59.8 inches	59.8 inches	59.8 inches	59.8 inches	59.8 inches
Turning Diameter	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet
Wheel Base	113.9 inches	113.9 inches	113.9 inches	113.9 inches	113.9 inches	113.9 inches
Width with mirrors	76.4 inches	76.4 inches	76.4 inches	76.4 inches	76.4 inches	76.4 inches

FAQs

Is the Volkswagen Touareg a 4 or 6 cylinder?

All trim levels of the 2016 Touareg feature a 6 cylinder engine. For a more detailed look at the 2016 Touareg specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Volkswagen Touareg specs page.

Does the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have a turbo?

Yes, the following 2016 Touareg trims have turbo engines: TDI Sport SUV 4D with a V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter, TDI Lux Sport Utility 4D with a V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter, etc. The following 2016 Touareg trims do not have turbo engines: VR6 Sport SUV 4D with a V6, 3.6 Liter, VR6 Lux Sport Utility 4D with a V6, 3.6 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2016 Touareg specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Volkswagen Touareg specs page.

What features does a 2016 Touareg have?

2016 Volkswagen Touareg features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks. For a full list of All 2016 Touareg trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Volkswagen Touareg specs page.

How much horsepower does a 2016 Touareg have?

The 2016 Touareg ranges in power from the TDI Sport SUV 4D with 240 horsepower to the VR6 Executive Sport Utility 4D with 280 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2016 Touareg specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Volkswagen Touareg specs page.

Is the Volkswagen Touareg underpowered?

It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2016 Touareg ranges in power from the TDI Sport SUV 4D with 240 horsepower to the VR6 Executive Sport Utility 4D with 280 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2016 Touareg specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Volkswagen Touareg specs page.

Is the Volkswagen Touareg fuel efficient?

The 2016 Touareg comes in a variety of trim levels with different levels of fuel efficiency. On the low end is the VR6 Sport SUV 4D which gets 19 MPG, with 17 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. For a complete list of all the 2016 Touareg specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Volkswagen Touareg specs page.