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Volkswagen Touareg

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Touareg. By the official figures, the 2024 uses 7.8 L/100km, about $2,506 a year in New Zealand.

Volkswagen Touareg in grey
Fuel use
7.8 L/100km
2024 official
A year's petrol
$2,506
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
968 km
75 L tank
Seats
5

What a Touareg costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$22.79 per 100 km$2,506
Australia$2.41/L petrol$18.71 per 100 km$2,077
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£21.75 per 100 miles£1,523
United States$4.35/gal petrol$14.34 per 100 miles$1,936

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

CR, 2018–2027

Specs for the 3.0 TDI V6 170kW; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
CR
Built
2018-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,878 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
1,717 mm
Wheelbase
2,894 mm
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L V6 turbo diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
170 kW
Torque
500 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.2 L/100km
CO₂
190 g/km
Fuel tank
75 L
Uses AdBlue
Yes

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2018
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

7P, 2010–2017

Specs for the 3.0 V6 TDI; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
7P
Built
2010-2018
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,801 mm
Width
1,941 mm
Height
1,709 mm
Wheelbase
2,893 mm
Kerb weight
2,251 kg
Boot
697 L
Towing (braked)
3,500 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L V6 turbo diesel
Engine size
3,551 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
192 kW
Torque
580 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.9 L/100km
Fuel tank
99 L

7L, 2007–2009

Specs for the 3.6 V6 FSI; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Large SUV
Generation
7L
Built
2007-2010
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
1,730 mm
Wheelbase
2,860 mm
Kerb weight
2,260 kg
Boot
555 L

Engine

Engine
3.6 L V6 petrol
Engine size
3,880 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
232 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
13.6 L/100km
Fuel tank
100 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Diesel8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2026Plug-in hybrid3.5 L/100km82 mpg68 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid2.0 L/100km145 mpg121 mpg—
2025Diesel7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2024Diesel7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid1.9 L/100km149 mpg124 mpg—
2023Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2023Diesel8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2022Diesel8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2021Diesel8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2020Diesel8.7 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2019Diesel8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2018Diesel8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2017Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2017Petrol12.4 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2016Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2016Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2015Diesel7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2015Petrol10.4 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2015Hybrid11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2014Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2014Diesel7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2014Hybrid7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2013Diesel7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2013Hybrid7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2013Petrol10.4 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2012Diesel8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2012Hybrid7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2012Petrol10.5 L/100km27 mpg23 mpg—
2011Hybrid7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2011Petrol10.6 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2011Diesel7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2010Diesel9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2010Petrol14.5 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2009Diesel10.1 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2009Petrol14.5 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2008Petrol14.6 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2008Diesel10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2007Petrol14.6 L/100km19 mpg16 mpg—
2007Diesel10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—

Volkswagen Touareg questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Touareg?

The 2024 Volkswagen Touareg uses 7.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volkswagen Touareg cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $2,506 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Volkswagen Touareg go on a full tank?

About 968 km from its 75 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Volkswagen Touareg tow?

3,500 kg braked, for the 3.0 TDI V6 170kW.

How big is the Volkswagen Touareg's boot?

697 L, for the 3.0 TDI V6 170kW.

Cars like the Touareg

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Mitsubishi

Outlander

2003–2027

7.8 L/100km

Audi

Q7

2006–2026

7.7 L/100km

Isuzu

Mu-x

2014–2026

7.7 L/100km

Mazda

CX-5

2012–2026

7.8 L/100km

Chevrolet

TrailBlazer

2002–2026

7.8 L/100km

Ford

Everest

2015–2026

7.7 L/100km

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