Complete Specs

Mileage
Fuel Consumption*
VR6 FSI® TDI
City mpg 14 18
Highway mpg 20 25
*EPA mileages are estimates only. Your fuel consumption may vary.
Capacities
VR6 FSI® TDI
Engine Oil (with Filter) 6.7 qt (6.3 L) 8.7 qt (8.2 L)
Fuel Tank 26.4 gal (100 L) 26.4 gal (100 L)
Cooling System 18.0 qt (17 L) 16.3 qt (15.4 L)
Wiper Fluid 6.3 qt (6.0 L) 6.3 qt (6.0 L)
Engineering
Engine
VR6 FSI® TDI
Type 3.6L VR6 FSI®, 280 hp, six-cylinder, 24V, 10.6° Common-rail injection, 24 valve, FSI® TDI (Turbo Direct Injection) diesel, 90 degree, continuous camshaft adjustment, DOHC six-cylinder, 24V
Bore 3.50 in (89.0 mm) 3.27 in (83.0 mm)
Stroke 3.80 in (96.4 mm) 3.60 in (91.4 mm)
Displacement 194.6 in3 (3,597 cm3) 181.1 in3
Compression Ratio 11.3:1 16.8:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm 280 @ 6,200 (206 kW @ 6,200) 225 @ 3,500-4,000
Maximum Torque, lbs-ft @ rpm 266 @ 2,500 - 5,000 (360 Nm @ 2,500 - 5,000) 406 @ 1,750 - 2,250 (550 Nm @ 1,750 - 2,250 )
Fuel Requirement Premium fuel recommended for maximum performance Ultra low-sulfur diesel required / B5 (5% maximum biodiesel) approved / Diesel No. 2
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4 1-4-3-6-2-5
Engine Management Bosch Motronic® ME 7.1.1 Bosch EDC17
Performance
VR6 FSI® TDI
0-60 mph 8.3 seconds 8.7 seconds
Top Speed* 127 mph* 127 mph*
*Maximum speed electronically limited to 130 mph in U.S. Obey all speed and traffic laws.
Off-Road Capabilities
VR6 FSI® TDI
Standard steel spring suspension Standard steel spring suspension / Optional four-corner air suspension, extra level
Approach Angle 28° 28° / 33°
Departure Angle 28° 28° / 33°
Breakover Angle 22° 22° / 27°
Lateral Driving Angle 35° 35° / 35°
Static Angle 45° 45° / 45°
Maximum Gradient 45° 45° / 45°
Fording Depth 19.7 in (500 mm) 19.7 in (500 mm)
Engine Design
VR6 FSI® TDI
Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal
Cylinder Block Cast iron Vermicular cast iron
Crank Shaft Forged steel, seven main bearings Forged steel, four main bearings
Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Valve Train Dual overhead camshaft, chain driven, four valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, variable valve timing Double overhead cam, four valves per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, auxiliaries and camshafts driven by maintenance free chains
Cooling System Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric three-speed radiator fan Water cooled, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan
Lubrication Chain-driven duocentric oil pump Volume flow controlled oil pump (chain driven)
Fuel / Air Supply Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic®), variable intake manifold, variable intake and exhaust cam timing Common-Rail-Injection-System with 2,000 bar (29,000 psi) maximum pressure and Piezo-Injectors with eight-hole-nozzles
Emissions LEV II EPA Federal Emissions Concept, OBD II, ORVR (Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery), three-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor, secondary air injection pump Tier2 BIN5 / ULEV II
Electrical System
VR6 FSI® TDI
Alternator - V/A 14 volts (190 amps) 14 volts (190 amps)
Battery - V/Ah 12 volts (85 amp x h) 12 volts (85 amp x h)
Ignition Digital electronic, with knock sensor
Drivetrain
VR6 FSI® TDI
Drivetrain 4XMOTION® permanent four-wheel drive system with low range gear and adaptive torque distribution
Transmission Gear Ratios
 1st 4.15 4.15
 2nd 2.37 2.37
 3rd 1.56 1.56
 4th 1.16 1.16
 5th 0.86 0.86
 6th 0.69 0.69
 Reverse 3.39 3.39
 Final 4.56 3.90
Transfer Case Ratio 2.66 2.66
Steering
VR6 FSI® TDI
Type Power steering Servotronic power steering
Turns (Lock to Lock) 2.9
Turning Circle (Curb to Curb) 38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Ratio 14.7:1
Body, Chassis and Suspension
VR6 FSI® TDI
Type Unibody construction
Front Suspension Front double wishbone independent steel spring suspension Front double wishbone independent steel spring suspension, optional four-corner adjustable air suspension with six adjustable ride heights and Continuous Damping Control (CDC) - three adjustable damping settings
Rear Suspension Rear four-link independent steel spring suspension Rear four-link independent steel spring suspension, optional four-corner adjustable air suspension with six adjustable ride heights and Continuous Damping Control (CDC) - three adjustable damping settings
Service Brakes Power assisted front vented disc brakes (350 mm X 34 mm), rear vented disc brakes (330 mm X 28 mm) Power assisted front vented disc brakes (350 mm x 34 mm), rear vented disc brakes (330 mm x 28 mm)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Standard, all four wheels w/ Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP®)
Parking Brake Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
Wheels / Tires 7.5J X 17" alloy wheel 7.5J X 17" alloy wheel
255/60 R17 H, all-season tires (snow chain compatible) 255/60 R17 H, all-season tires (snow chain compatible)
Anti-theft wheel locks Anti-theft wheel locks
195/80 R17, inflatable spare tire 195/80 R17, inflatable spare tire
Drag Coefficient 0.41 0.41
Dimensions
Interior Volume - SAE
VR6 FSI® TDI
EPA Class Light Truck
Seating Capacity Five
Passenger Volume 99 ft3 (2.8 m3)
Cargo Volume 31 ft3 (0.9 m3)
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Folded (Floor to Ceiling) 71 ft3 (2.0 m3)
Volume (Front/Rear) 55.1 ft3 (1.6 m3) / 44.4 ft3 (1.3 m3)
Head Room 38.7 in (983 mm) / 38.3 in (974 mm)
Shoulder Room 57.7 in (1,465 mm) / 57.4 in (1,457 mm)
Leg Room 41.3 in (1,049 mm) / 35.6 in (904 mm)
Dimensions
VR6 FSI® TDI
Wheelbase 112.4 in (2,855 mm)
Front Track 65.2 in (1,655 mm)
Rear Track 65.7 in (1,670 mm)
Length 187.2 in (4,754 mm)
Width 75.9 in (1,928 mm)
Height 68.0 in (1,726 mm)
Ground Clearance - Standard Steel Spring Suspension 8.3 in (212 mm)
Weights
VR6 FSI® TDI
Curb Weight 5,086 lbs (2,307 kg) 5,304 lbs (2,406 kg)
   Front 2,657 lbs (1,205 kg) TBD
   Rear 2,429 lbs (1,102 kg) TBD
Payload 1,400 lbs (635 kg) 1,188 lbs (539 kg)
Towing Capacity (Max Braked Trailer) 7,716 lbs (3,500 kg) 7,716 lbs (3,500 kg)
Maximum Roof Cargo Weight 220 lbs (100 kg) 220 lbs (100 kg)
Standard Features
Exterior
Antenna VR6 FSI® TDI
Integrated window diversity antenna S S
Anti-Corrosion
Fully galvanized sheet metal S S
Badging
Rear/driver side/model badge S S
Rear/passenger side/engine badge S S
Body Panels
Crash optimized front end S S
Brake lights
Center high mounted stop lamp in top of rear hatch S S
Bumpers
Body color bumpers with black lower section S S
Trailer hitch preparation S S
Class III trailer hitch receiver, including a seven-pin wiring harness connector O O
Dual steel exhaust pipes S S
Doors
Five doors S S
Body color door handles S S
Triple fold sealing system; all exterior doors incorporate sealing system on outer door seal, inner door seal, and window guide rail S S
Keyless access; entry into vehicle is permitted through a sensor in the exterior door handle; vehicle can be locked via button located on exterior door handle P P
Fuel Tank
Fuel cap with string attachment and notched edge S S
Glass
Gray band on upper windshield S S
Tinted glass green for front side windows S S
Tinted privacy glass for rear side and rear hatch windows S S
Grille
Chrome grille with logo and chrome eyebrows S S
Hatch / Cargo Area
Hatch lid integrated license plate holder S S
Rear glass window with defrost; window opens independently of rear hatch through lever located under rear wiper S S
Hatch lid closing assist S S
Lights, Front/Rear
Halogen headlamps with clear, lightweight, chip resistant polycarbonate lenses S S
High Intensity Gas-Discharge (HID) headlamps (Bi-Xenon) with clear lightweight, chip resistant polycarbonate lenses O O
Headlight-range adjustment, automatic-dynamic with curve light and turn signal light Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS II) O O
Daytime Running Lights (DRL); upon start-up of vehicle, headlights engage with reduced power; instrument panel lighting, parking lights and taillights remain off; "DRL" illuminates in instrument panel; to engage all lights with full power, the light switch must be turned to the on position S S
Automatic headlights with coming home and leaving home feature; headlights will remain on upon approach and exit from vehicle for a set length; length is determined by the driver through the multi-function onboard computer S S
Halogen projector lens foglights, integrated into front bumper S S
Side blinkers integrated into side exterior mirrors S S
Mirrors
Body color mirror housings S S
Heatable driver and passenger side power exterior mirrors; passenger side exterior mirror automatically tilts down to aid in reversing; passenger side exterior mirror must be selected when shifting into reverse for feature to function S S
Synchronized movement of passenger side exterior mirror while adjusting driver side exterior mirror; disable/enable function available through multi-function onboard computer S S
Integrated flood lights mounted underneath of exterior mirrors; aid in exiting and entering vehicle S S
Moldings/Panels
Chrome side rocker panel S S
Chrome applications to exterior side window frames S S
Roof
Power glass sunroof with tilt, slide, preselect, tinted glass, manual sunshade, pinch protection, and driver's door power lock operated convenience closing feature S S
Roof rails, silver S S
Rear Spoiler
Sporty, more aerodynamic rear spoiler S S
Special Features
Electronic Park Assist (EPA) S S
Power liftgate S S
Tires
255/60 R17 H, all-season tires (snow chain compatible) S S
275/45 R19 108V, all-season tires (not snow chain compatible) O O
195/80 R17, inflatable spare tire S S
195/75 R18, inflatable spare tire O O
New generation direct Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). System cannot be disabled/enabled through multi-function onboard computer S S
Wheels
7.5J X 17" alloy wheel S S
9J X 19" alloy wheel O O
Anti-theft wheel locks S S
Wipers/Washer
Aero windshield wipers S S
Rain sensor, automatic wiper speed control S S
Heated windshield washer nozzles, front S S
Rear wiper with intermittent wipe feature S S
Interior
Air Conditioning VR6 FSI® TDI
Dual-zone climate control (Climatronic®); driver and passenger side controls for automatic climate control system S S
Alarm/Anti-Theft
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, hatch, radio, and starter interrupt, with warning Light Emitting Diode (LED) in door top sill and with audible and visual activation S S
Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system S S
Armrest
Front center armrest with single storage compartment S S
Front center armrest with dual storage compartments and large cupholder P P
Rear center armrest, foldable with storage compartment S S
Ashtray
Non-smoker package S S
Assist Handles
Silicone damped-return assist handles, two front and two rear S S
Cruise Control
Cruise control S S
Compass
Compass integrated in overhead console S S
Cup Holders
Dual front cup holders integrated into center console S S
Rear cup holders S S
Defroster
Electric rear window defroster S S
Electric side mirror defroster/defogger S S
Doors / Side Panels
Molded door trim in V-Tex S S
Integrated armrests in front door panels S S
Integrated armrests in rear door panels S S
Floor Mats
Front and rear floor mats S S
Hatch / Cargo Area
Fully carpeted lined luggage compartment S S
Grip on inside of hatch to assist in closing S S
Power hatch opening and closing S S
Four tie-down hooks in cargo area S S
Loading edge protection, chrome S S
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, vehicle temperature gauge, oil gauge, battery gauge, gear indicator, clock, outside temperature, audio functions, adjustable ride height display (if equipped with four-corner air suspension), and warning lights S S
Multi-function trip computer: featuring trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, and miles to empty S S
Multi-function onboard computer: featuring adjustable settings for vehicle unlocking, exterior mirror synchronization, language, measurement units, exterior headlights coming home / leaving home, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS II), speed warning, time setting, and interior lighting S S
Multi-color display featuring multi-function trip computer and multi-function onboard computer; available with optional four-corner air suspension and/or optional navigation system P P
Illumination for controls and gauges S S
Headlights-on warning tone (upon opening of driver's door when ignition key is removed) S S
Keys
Folding keys (two) with radio-frequency remote transmitter for central locking, eyelet S S
Valet key S S
Lighter/Outlets
Six power outlets; two in front center console, one in center console for rear seating positions, and three in rear cargo area (two 12V and one 115V) S S
Lighting
Dual front and rear reading lights S S
Illuminated glove box S S
Luggage compartment light S S
Illuminated dial for sunroof S S
Interior ambient lighting in foot wells, in door handles, and above center console S S
Instrument Panel
New combi-instrument for multi-function display to allow a larger, more detailed and multi-colored depiction of information P P
Locks
Central power locking system with key operated closing feature for power glass sunroof, opening and closing feature for power windows and selective unlocking at driver door S S
Automatic locking feature (doors lock automatically when vehicle reaches 8 mph / 13 km/h) S S
Radio-frequency remote locking system with lock, unlock, rear hatch release and panic button on transmitter S S
Front and rear door mounted lock/unlock switches for central locking system S S
Child safety locks on rear doors S S
Mirrors, Interior
Dual driver and front passenger visor vanity mirrors, illuminated with cover S S
Interior rearview mirror, automatic dimming with switch S S
Mirror control pad with joystick control S S
Ornamentation
Genuine aluminum accents S S
Walnut wood interior S S
Vavona wood interior P P
Chrome applications to instrument cluster S S
Chrome interior door handles S S
Chrome lock cylinder for glove box S S
Radio/Audio
Premium VI AM/FM radio with single CD player with ten speakers and RDS capabilities S S
Dynaudio® 10-speaker 640-watt stereo system P P
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio limited complimentary service included S S
Delta VI AM/FM radio with 11 speakers, single DVD player, RDS capabilities, 300-watt amplified sound and trunk-mounted six-disc CD changer (models with optional DVD-based navigation system) P P
Six-disc CD changer preparation in cargo area S S
Remote Releases
Remote releases for rear hatch and fuel filler flap, located on driver's side door S S
Restraint Systems
Driver and front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system S S
Driver and front passenger side airbag supplemental restraint system S S
Side Curtain Protection® head airbags, front and rear S S
Driver and front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system for power seats only (advanced dual stage airbag deployment) S S
Three-point safety belts, all five seating positions; height adjustable for driver, front passenger, and rear outboard seating positions S S
Emergency locking retractors for all seating positions S S
Safety belt pretensioners for driver, front passenger, and rear outboard seating positions S S
Safety belt load limiters for driver and front passenger S S
Interlock feature - center rear safety belt cannot be extended unless seat back is in fully locked positions S S
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH); child seat lower anchorage points and top tether, rear outboard seating positions S S
Safety
Next generation TPMS - the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) supports the driver in monitoring the inflated tire pressure in the wheels and informs the driver of any loss in pressure; the warnings are issued to the driver through a warning light, an indicator on the display and warning tones; adapts within 30 seconds; trigger coils are located in each wheel well; they trigger the wheel electronics to send a signal; this signal goes to a central antenna and back to the TPMS; the advantage is that this can be done at a standstill, and takes much less power relayed from the wheel sensors; this should lead to longer battery life S S
Rollover sensor system - it is employed to record the vehicle turning angle and the turning speed; it determines whether the vehicle will encounter a possible rollover situation; the sensor data merges with the determined parameters of the acceleration sensors in the airbag control device; if an analysis of the data shows that a rollover hazard is present, the side curtain airbags are activated to reduce the risk of injury S S
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Plus - the standard system shortens the braking distance of the Touareg on loose roadbeds up to 20 percent; previously, off-road vehicles became unstable during hard braking on gritty or sandy roadbeds, with poorer steering and higher braking distance; this is where ABS Plus becomes effective; thanks to the innovative slippage control, the Touareg pushes a portion of the roadbed material under the temporarily locked wheels; a type of chock is formed; the braking function is considerably enhanced and the braking distance correspondingly shortened, without any negative effects on steerability S S
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP®) innovations - these are: hydraulic instead of pneumatic braking assistant (optimum reliability of function), a preventative braking pressure build-up for sudden lifts of the gas pedal, an Active Rollover Protection (ARP) for increasing stability, the rain brake support (wind screen wiper function for wet roads), a fading brake support (additional pressure build-up optimizes heavy follow-up braking) and an understeering control logic system (improves the turning behavior during understeering); the ESP® continues to send impulses to the steering as situations require, which help the driver to intuitively engage in proper counter-steering; the ESP® and steering impulse contributes to up to 10 percent shortening of the braking distance on roads with different friction values (such as dry on left, wet or snow on right) S S
Seating, Front
12-way power adjustable seat, eight-way manual adjustable front passenger seat S S
12-way power adjustable front driver's and passenger seat P P
Driver and front passenger comfort seats, fully reclining, with height and angle adjustable head restraints S S
Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger S S
Heatable front seats S S
Seating, Rear
60/40 split folding rear seat, with fold flat feature S S
Rear seat head restraints, height adjustable, all seating positions S S
Special Features
RNS midline navigation system with visual and audible commands through color center console display and through multi-function onboard computer display in instrument cluster; features touch-screen control, 30G hard-drive, SD port, rearview camera and an auxiliary multimedia connector P P
Blinker control stalk with lane change feature (one tap on the lever creates a three-blink sequence) S S
HomeLink® integrated into headliner above center console S S
Intelligent crash response system; once a certain severity of crash is detected, all doors are automatically unlocked, the battery terminal is automatically disconnected from the alternator cable, fuel supply is automatically shut off, warning hazards are automatically switched on, and high consumption electrical components are automatically shut off S S
Bluetooth® Hands-Free calling with voice control S S
Steering Wheel
Four-spoke leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel, with cruise control, audio functions, and multi-function onboard computer functions S S
Steering wheel deformable upon impact S S
Height adjustable and telescoping steering column S S
Heatable steering wheel P P
Storage, Interior
Front and rear door storage pockets with rubber lining S S
Dual front cupholders integrated into center console S S
Rear cupholders S S
Front seatback magazine storage pockets S S
Front center armrest with single storage compartment S S
Front center armrest with dual storage compartments P P
Rear center armrest, foldable with storage compartment S S
Glove box, lockable and illuminated upon opening, with adjustable cooling feature S S
Large storage unit located on top of dash S S
Trim (Details)
Leather shift knob with chrome accents S S
Leather door handles S S
Upholstery
V-Tex seat trim S S
Cricket leather seat trim P P
Ventilation System
Illuminated front and rear air vents S S
Rear passenger air vents S S
Windows
Power windows with pinch protection. Front windows with automatic one-touch feature, operable from driver's side only. Window lockout feature available on driver's side door S S
Key opening & closing feature for power windows S S
Technical
All-Wheel Drive VR6 FSI® TDI
4XMOTION® permanent four-wheel drive system with low range gear and adaptive torque distribution S S
Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Plus S S
Power assisted front vented disc brakes (350mm X 34mm), rear vented disc brakes (330mm X 28mm) S S
Emissions
Federal 50 state approved LEV II LEV - T2 BIN 5: LEV II/T2 EVAP : 280hp S S
OBDII S S
Engine
3.6L VR6 FSI®, 280 horsepower, six-cylinder, 24V, 10.6° vee S n/a
3.0L V6 TDI, 225 horsepower, six-cylinder, 24V, 90° vee n/a S
Locking Differentials
Center locking differential S S
Side Impact
Anti-intrusion side door beams S S
Steering
Power assisted rack and pinion steering S S
Suspension
Double wishbone front and four-link rear independent steel spring suspension S S
Traction Control
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Plus S S
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) S S
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) S S
Engine Brake Assist (EBA) S S
Electronic Brake Pressure Distribution (EBD) S S
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP®) with Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) S S
Hill Descent Assist (HDA) S S
Hill Climb Assist (HCA) - engages only in low range gear S S
Transmission
Six-speed automatic with Tiptronic® Dynamic Shift Program (DSP), sport mode, and low range gear S S
Warranty
Anti-Corrosion VR6 FSI® TDI
12 years/unlimited-distance Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation S S
Powertrain Warranty
5 years/60,000 miles (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty S S
Vehicle Warranty
3 years/36,000 miles (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty S S
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance VR6 FSI® TDI
3 years/36,000 miles (whichever occurs first), 24-hour, provided by Cross Country Automotive Services S S
No-Charge Scheduled Maintenance Program
Service Program VR6 FSI® TDI
3 years/36,000 miles (whichever occurs first) No-Charge Scheduled Maintenance Program S S

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