Compare 2012 Volkswagen Touareg - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $43,375 | $43,200 | $43,010 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $41,251 | $40,608 | $40,644 |
| Destination | $870 | $875 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/piano Black | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net - Pet Guard | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 7 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Rear Childseat | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | Bucket | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | Glove Box Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 8 | 8 | 8 Bose |
| Amplifier | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Garmin With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SIPS Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | PASS-Key III |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | TheftLock |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | Ownership Privileges 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite/galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Accents | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Liftgate/tailgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P255/55HR18.0 BSW AS | P255/45HR20.0 BSW AS | P235/65HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 20" Silver Aluminum | 18" Machined Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel | Compact Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Optional | Rainsense |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 3.2L I-6 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Flexible |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MOTION All Wheel | Instant Traction(TM) All Wheel | All Wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | Rear | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Nivomatic | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSTC/RSC | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Geartronic | Standard |
| Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.70 | 4.06 | 3.39 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 188.8 " | 189.3 " | 190.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.4 " | 76.2 " | 75.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.2 " | 70.2 " | 65.7 " |
| Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 3.2L I-6 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 280 @ 6,200 Rpm | 240 @ 6,200 Rpm | 308 @ 6,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 265 @ 2,500 Rpm | 236 @ 3,200 Rpm | 265 @ 2,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.8 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds | 6.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.7 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds | 14.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 81 Mph | 92 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 56 Mph | 57 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.80 " | 3.31/3.78 " | 3.70/3.37 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,711 Lbs. | 4,753 Lbs. | 4,442 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,173 Lbs. | 6,080 Lbs. | 5,556 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,287 Lbs. | N/A | 1,243 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,716 Lbs. | 4,960 Lbs. | 2,500 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | N/A | 7,212 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 113.9 " | 112.6 " | 110.5 " |
| Front Track | 65.0 " | 64.3 " | 63.8 " |
| Rear Track | 65.8 " | 63.9 " | 63.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.5 '' | 21.5 '' | 20.2 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .37 | .36 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 41.0 " | 41.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.7 " | 34.6 " | 36.3 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 30.1 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.6 " | 39.7 " | 39.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.9 " | 38.4 " | 38.4 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 35.5 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 55.4 " | 55.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 54.1 " | 54.7 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 44.5 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.8 " | 58.3 " | 58.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.7 " | 57.4 " | 56.3 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 54.1 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 32.1 Cu.ft. | 8.8 Cu.ft. | 29.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 64.0 Cu.ft. | 85.1 Cu.ft. | 61.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 104 Cu.ft. | 101 Cu.ft. | 101 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 26.4 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. | 21.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
