8.3
2023 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI review
The base VW Touareg drives like a luxury Euro SUV, but isn't priced like one. It's a winning formula, even a few years into its life cycle.
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Mike Costello
Volkswagen Touareg vs BMW IX3 Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
BMW IX3
2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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2024 BMW
IX3
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the BMW IX3 M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
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Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$86,790 - $129,990
$89,100 - $114,900
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A proper bargain
- Still plenty of standard equipment
- Beautiful ride and chassis tuning
Misses
- Not available with all-wheel drive
- Misses out on surround-view camera
- Combustion platform limits practicality
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
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | - | |
