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
2024 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQC Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
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8.3
8.3
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8.3
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
225 to 666 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$86,790 - $133,490
$126,675 - $150,622
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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
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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)
- Climate Control - 3 Zone (+$1,400)
- Bright Paint (+$1,700)
- Magno Paint (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,000)
- Running Boards - Aluminium Look (+$1,200)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO V6 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | 4100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 760Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | - | |
