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2025 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI review
The 'base' VW Touareg could well be the new sweet spot, thanks to its strong value and impressively refined drive experience.
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James Wong
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs 2024 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Volkswagen Touareg
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLA
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
51L
459 km
75L - 90L
225 to 666 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$99,000
$86,790 - $133,490
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive all-rounder
- Cheaper with more kit
- Isn't too nice to get dirty
Misses
- Servicing is a little pricey
- Fiddly touch-heavy interior
- No third row will deter some
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- AMG Aerodynamics Package (+$3,600)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 225kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
