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 Subaru Outback Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
63L
460 to 567 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$89,490 - $133,490
$43,690 - $57,490
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 340kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5200 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 2000 - 3400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 86 - 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
