8.3
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
Volkswagen Touareg vs Jeep Wrangler Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Jeep Wrangler RUBICON (4x4) 2 DOOR
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
66L
653 to 667 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$89,490 - $133,490
$82,950 - $83,950
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CarExpert's Take
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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peppy turbo-petrol engine
- Oozes cool factor
- Retains all the off-road goodies
Misses
- Still considerably more expensive than rivals
- Still no driver's foot rest
- Still a handful on-road
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 1995 - 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 340kW | 200kW - 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5250 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 347Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 4100 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
