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 Porsche Cayenne Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Porsche Cayenne S
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
70L - 90L
98 to 1125 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$89,490 - $133,490
$141,700 - $370,600
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 2995 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 8, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 340kW | 260kW - 544kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5250 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 500Nm - 950Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1450 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
