Touareg Hybrid

CompareThis one’s not just packed with extras. It packs a wallop with its supercharged, 380-hp hybrid engine.

ENGINE
Type		Parallel hybrid; one electric motor with compact disengagement clutch; mounted between V6 engine and transmission: 3.0L V6 (90 deg V), 24V, supercharged/intercooled, TSI
Bore		3.33 in
Stroke		3.50 in
Displacement		183.0 cu. in.
Compression Ratio		10.5:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm		333 @ 5,500
Maximum torque, lbs - ft @ rpm		325 @ 3,000
Combined system horsepower		380 hp
Combined system torque		428 lb/ft
Fuel Requirement		Premium fuel recommended

ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement		Front mounted, longitudinal
Cylinder Block		Aluminum alloy
Crank Shaft		Forged steel, four main bearings
Cylinder Head		Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train		Double overhead camshaft, chain driven, four valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, variable intake timing

ELECTRICAL MOTOR
Horsepower		47 hp
Maximum torque		221 lb/ft

HYBRID BATTERY
Battery type		Nickel-hydride metallic
Voltage		288V
Number of Cells		240
Weight		174 lbs

DRIVETRAIN
Drivetrain		4Motion® permanent four-wheel drive system with eight-speed automatic transmission, Torsen center differential and adaptive torque distribution
Transmission Gear Ratios
1st		4.92
2nd		2.81
3rd		1.84
4th		1.43
5th		1.21
6th		1.00
7th		0.83
8th		0.69
Reverse		4.02

CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank		26.4 gal

STEERING
Type		Rack and pinion: electric power assist
Turns (lock to lock)		2.66
Turning Circle (curb to curb)		39.0 ft
Ratio		12.81:1

INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE
EPA Class		Light Truck
Seating Capacity		Five
Passenger Volume		103.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume		32.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume with rear seat folded		64.0 cu. ft.
Front Volume		56.8 cu.ft.
Front Head Room		39.6 in
Front Shoulder Room		59.8 in
Front Leg Room		41.4 in
Rear Volume		46.8 cu. ft.
Rear Head Room		38.9 in
Rear Shoulder Room		56.7 in
Rear Leg Room		36.9 in

BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Type		Unitary construction
Body Material		Steel stampings
Front Suspension		Upper and lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension		Multi-link with coil springs, telescopic dampers
Brakes		Power assisted, dual circuit, 14.2 x 1.4-in vented front discs and 13.0 x 1.1-in vented rear discs
Anti-lock Braking System		Standard, all four wheels with electronic brake force distribution
Stability Control		Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Parking Brake		Electro-mechanical
Wheels/Tires		19'' aluminum alloy wheels with 265/50 R19, all-season tires
Drag Coefficient		.37

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase		113.9 in
Front Track		64.5 in
Rear Track		65.3 in
Length		188.8 in
Width		76.4 in
Height		68.4 in
Ground Clearance		7.9 in

WEIGHTS
Curb Weight		5,135 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating		6,415 lbs
Payload		1,243 lbs

TOWING CAPACITY
Braked Trailer		7,716 lbs

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
Approach Angle		26°
Departure Angle		26°
Breakover Angle		21°

FUEL CONSUMPTION**
City mpg		20
Highway mpg		24

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph		6.2 seconds

1) ¹ Maximum 7,700 lbs. (braked weight) towing capacity requires optional factory-installed towing package. Maximum towing capacity of 1,650 lbs. (unbraked weight) without factory-installed towing package. See owner’s manual for details.

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✝ Based on manufacturers' published data comparing non-premium midsize sedans.

✝✝ 2013 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg. Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary.

‡ Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). “Top Safety Pick+” based on moderate overlap frontal crash test, small overlap frontal crash test, side-impact crash test, rear-impact crash test, roof strength test. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on safety features."
** EPA estimates only. Your mileage will vary. 2013 Beetle Convertible TDI with automatic transmision mpg estimates are manufacturers estimates, EPA estimates not available at time of posting.

Touareg Hybrid

8-speed automatic transmission