We temporarily removed the...
We temporarily removed the cover to get a better look. Notice the convenient oil filter location and how densely everything is packaged.
Fuel economy is good considering the performance and weight of this vehicle. With an aerodynamic coefficient of .38 and inherently efficient turbodiesel, the Touareg 2 is officially rated at 15 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway. Our tests produced a best of 21.6 mpg on the highway at 75 mph and a worst of 16.8 mpg while on trails, in sand, and stopping to take pictures. Our average was a respectable 18.6 mpg, everything considered.
Specifications
'08 TOUAREG 2 V10 TDI Twin Turbo
Construction: Unibody
Assembly Plants: Engine-Germany, Transmission-Japan
Final Assembly-Slovakia
Base Diesel MSRP: $68,340
As Tested MSRP: $79,080
Engine: V-10 TDI twin-turbo
Type: 10-cylinder, 2V, 90 diesel
Displacement: 300.2 cubic inches
Bore: 3.19 inches
Stroke: 3.76 inches
Valvetrain: Single overhead camshaft, spur-belt driven, two valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters
Block Material: Cast iron
Head Material: Aluminum alloy, crossflow
Fuel Injection: Bosch EDC-16
Fuel Injectors: Bosch unit injectors
Compression Ratio: 18.0:1
Turbo: Twin Garrett (GT1852V)
Manufacturer Power: 310 hp at 3,750 rpm
Manufacturer Torque: 553 lb-ft at 2,000 rpm
Oil Capacity (with filter): 14.3 qt
Emissions Controls: Bin 10 EPA Federal Emissions-43 state only
Transmission: Aisin six-speed automatic with manual controls
Gear Ratios: 1st: 4.15, 2nd: 2.37, 3rd: 1.56, 4th: 1.16, 5th: 0.86, 6th: 0.69, Reverse: 3.39
Transfer Case: New Venture Gear 235
Type: 4XMotion permanent four-wheel-drive system
Operating Modes: Electronic two-speed
Low Range Ratio: 2.66
Center Differential Type: Adaptive torque distribution with center differential lock
| PERFORMANCE |
| DRAGSTRIP: |
| RUN | ELAPSED TIME | MPH |
| 1 | 15.15 seconds | 89.87 mph |
| 2 | 15.40 seconds | 90.53 mph |
| FUEL ECONOMY: |
| MILES | GALLONS | MPG | CONDITIONS |
| 400 | 18.56 | 21.6 | Dyno, 75 mph on freeway |
| 279 | 15.93 | 17.5 | Highway, city, and drag racing |
| 142 | 8.47 | 16.8 | Driving to trails, rallying |
| | | through sand, and stopping |
| | | to take pictures |
The interior is extremely...
The interior is extremely comfortable. It helps to read the owner's manual before takeoff because there are so many novelties and built-in systems that require prior knowledge in order to take full advantage of them.
Dimmensions
Wheelbase (in.): 112.4
Track, Front (in.): 65.2
Track, REAR (in.): 65.7
Overall Width (in.): 75.9
Overall Height (in.): 68.0
Ground Clearance (in.): Adjustable
Ramp Breakover Angle (DEG.): 27
Fording Depth (in.): 22.8
Drag Coefficient (CD.): .38
Fuel-Tank Capacity (GAL.): 26.4
Curb Weight As Tested (lb.): 5,825
Overall Length (in.): 187.2
Body Width (in.): 75.9
Interior
Seating Capacity (Front/Rear): 2/3
Front Volume (CU. FT.): 55.1
Head Room (in.): 38.7
Shoulder Room (in.): 57.7
Leg Room (In.): 41.3
Rear Volume (CU.FT.): 44.4
Cargo Volume
Behind Rear Seat (CU. FT.): 31
Behind Front-Row Seats With Rear Seats
Folded (CU. FT.): 71
Towing Capacity (LB.): 7,716
Suspension
Front: Double wishbone with four corner adjustable ride heights and continuous damping control (CDC) with three adjustable settings
Rear: Four-link rear independent suspension with six adjustable ride heights and continuous damping control (CDC) with three adjustable settings