Compare 2012 Volkswagen Touareg - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $43,375 | $26,410 | $58,700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $41,251 | $22,898 | $52,879 |
| Destination | $870 | $735 | $645 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | Provision | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | Driver Side |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | N/A | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | N/A | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | N/A | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | N/A | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | N/A | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | N/A | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/piano Black | Urethane | Leather |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Temporary Driver Seat | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 1 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 2-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 4-way | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver And Passenger | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | N/A | 70-30 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | With Pass-thru And Skibag |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | N/A | 3 - W/tilt |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | Full Bench |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | N/A | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | Glove Box Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 9 Bose |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Premium |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | Sideguard |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | Audi Telematics By OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | N/A | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | Parktronic |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Metallic Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Accents | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 3 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Split Swing-out | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Wing |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P255/55HR18.0 BSW AS | LT225/75SR16.0E BSW AS | P255/40ZR17.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 16" Steel | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Aluminum | Full-size Steel | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 4.6L V-8 | 4.2L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MOTION All Wheel | Rear-wheel | Quattro All Wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Re-circulating Ball | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | N/A | Servotronic |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Sport |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | N/A | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Leaf | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Heavy Duty | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Leaf | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | Tiptronic |
| Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.70 | 3.73 | 2.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 188.8 " | 231.9 " | 193.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.4 " | 79.3 " | 76.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.2 " | 83.4 " | 57.0 " |
| Engine | 3.6L V-6 | 4.6L V-8 | 4.2L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 280 @ 6,200 Rpm | 225 @ 4,800 Rpm | 340 @ 7,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 265 @ 2,500 Rpm | 286 @ 3,500 Rpm | 310 @ 3,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 15 Mpg | 14 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.8 Seconds | 10.0 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.7 Seconds | 17.3 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 80 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .7 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 54 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.80 " | 3.55/3.54 " | 3.33/3.66 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,711 Lbs. | 5,279 Lbs. | 4,024 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,173 Lbs. | 7,300 Lbs. | N/A |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,550 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 5,520 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,287 Lbs. | 2,165 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,716 Lbs. | 5,100 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | 10,500 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 113.9 " | 138.0 " | 108.6 " |
| Front Track | 65.0 " | 69.4 " | 62.1 " |
| Rear Track | 65.8 " | 67.0 " | 62.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.5 '' | 24.0 '' | 19.2 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .37 | N/A | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 40.0 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.7 " | N/A | 37.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.6 " | 42.5 " | 37.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.9 " | N/A | 38.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 65.6 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.8 " | 68.4 " | 56.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.7 " | N/A | 55.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 32.1 Cu.ft. | 309.4 Cu.ft. | 36.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 64.0 Cu.ft. | 309.4 Cu.ft. | 73.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 104 Cu.ft. | N/A | 97 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 26.4 Gal. | 35.0 Gal. | 21.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | N/A |
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | N/A |
