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2008 VW Touareg 2
General
Location of final assembly	Bratislava, Slovakia
Body style	4-door SUV
EPA size class	Special purpose
Drivetrain layout	Front engine, 4WD
Airbags	Front, front side, side curtain
Powertrain
Engine type	11° V-6, iron block/alum heads
Bore x stroke, in	3.50 x 3.80
Displacement, ci/L	220/3.6
Compression ratio	11.3:1
Valve gear	DOHC, 4 valves/cyl, VVT
Fuel induction	Sequential multipoint fuel injection, FSI
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm	280 @ 6200
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm	265 @ 2500
Opt engine	90° V-8, iron block/alum heads
Bore x stroke, in	3.33 x 3.66
Displacement, ci/L	255/4.2
Compression ratio	11.0:1
Valve gear	DOHC, 5 valves/cyl
Fuel induction	Sequential multipoint fuel injection, FSI
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm	350 @ 6200
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm	324 @ 3000
Opt engine	90° twin TD V-10, iron block/alum heads
Bore x stroke, in	3.19 x 3.76
Displacement, ci/L	300/5.0
Compression ratio	18.0:1
Valve gear	SOHC, 2 valves/cyl
Fuel induction	Direct injection
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm	310 @ 3750
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm	553 @ 2000
Transmission	6-speed automatic
1st	4.15:1
2nd	2.37:1
3rd	1.56:1
4th	1.16:1
5th	0.86:1
6th	0.69:1
Reverse	3.39:1
Axle ratio	4.56:1
Final drive ratio	3.15:1
Low-range ratio	2.66:1
Crawl ratio (1st x axle gears x low range)	50.3:1
Recommended fuel	Premium unleaded/ULSD
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase, in	112.4
Length, in	187.2
Width, in	75.9
Height, in	68.0
Track, f/r, in	65.2/65.7
Headroom, f/r, in	38.7/38.3
Legroom, f/r, in	41.3/35.6
Shoulder room, f/r, in	57.7/57.4
Cargo volume, behind 1st/2nd row, cu ft	71.0/31.0
Ground clearance, in	6.3-11.8 (air)
Approach/departure angle, deg	28.0/33.0 (air)
Base curb weight/as tested, lb	5086/5164 (V-6)
Weight distribution, f/r, %	52/48
Max payload capacity, lb	1400
GVWR, lb	6500
GCWR, lb	14,000
Max towing capacity, lb	7716
Fuel capacity, gal	26.4
Chassis
Construction	Unibody
Suspension, front/rear	Independent, double wishbone, coilover/independent, four-link; four-corner air suspension (opt)
Steering type	Servotronic power steering
Ratio	14.7:0
Turning circle, ft	38.1
Brakes, front/rear	13-in vented disc/13-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels	19-in alloy
Tires	P275/45R19
Performance
0-60 mph, sec	7.9 (V-6)
Quarter mile, sec @ mph	16.0 @ 84.7
Braking, 60-0, ft	128
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy, mpg	12-15/17-20
CO2 emissions, lb/mile	1.22 (V-6); 1.40 (V-8); 1.31 (V-10)
Price
Base price	$48,320 (V-8)
Options	$10,700
Price as tested	$59,020 (V-8)

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