Compare 2016 Volkswagen Touareg - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $54,950 | $57,700 | $62,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $52,258 | $53,585 | $58,370 |
| Destination | $910 | $995 | $995 |
| 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 | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather/chrome | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | 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 | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 |
| Remote Trunk Release | Proximity | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/piano Black | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 10-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Driver And Passenger | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | 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 |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Sensatec Leatherette | 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-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | 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 | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Amplifier | N/A | 205W | 205W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD And Digital Media | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd 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 | BMW Assist ECall | BMW Assist ECall |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | 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 | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Assist | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 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) | 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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid And Roof Mount |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Colored W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate/tailgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P265/50HR19.0 BSW AS | P255/50WR19.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P255/50HR19.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 315/35WR10 | 315/35WR10 |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Aluminum | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Twin Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | Premium Unleaded |
| 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 | All Wheel | All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | N/A | Rear |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| 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 | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | DSC-X | DSC-X |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | STEPTRONIC | STEPTRONIC |
| Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD | 8-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.27 | 3.15 | 3.15 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 188.8 " | 192.4 " | 192.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.4 " | 76.3 " | 78.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 68.2 " | 69.4 " | 66.5 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 3.0L I-6 | 3.0L I-6 |
| Horsepower | 240 @ 3,400 Rpm | 255 @ 4,000 Rpm | 300 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 406 @ 2,000 Rpm | 413 @ 1,500 Rpm | 300 @ 1,300 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.2 Seconds | 9.5 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.8 Seconds | 17.0 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 79 Mph | 78 Mph | 81 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 57 Mph | 58 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.27/3.60 " | 3.31/3.54 " | 3.32/3.53 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,919 Lbs. | 4,930 Lbs. | 4,750 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,305 Lbs. | 6,400 Lbs. | 6,100 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,990 Lbs. | 2,831 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,700 Lbs. | 3,391 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,168 Lbs. | 1,110 Lbs. | 1,110 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,716 Lbs. | 5,952 Lbs. | 6,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 113.9 " | 115.5 " | 115.5 " |
| Front Track | 65.2 " | 64.7 " | 64.7 " |
| Rear Track | 66.0 " | 65.0 " | 67.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.5 '' | 20.8 '' | 21.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 " | 8.2 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .37 | .31 | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 41.4 " | 40.4 " | 40.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.7 " | 36.6 " | 35.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.6 " | 40.5 " | 38.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.9 " | 38.8 " | 37.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.8 " | 61.5 " | 59.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.7 " | 60.0 " | 57.0 " |
| Luggage Volume | 32.1 Cu.ft. | 35.8 Cu.ft. | 26.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 64.0 Cu.ft. | 76.7 Cu.ft. | 59.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 104 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Tank | 26.4 Gal. | 22.4 Gal. | 22.4 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Good | Good |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.27 | $1.2 | $1.26 |
| Depreciation | $33,177 | $32,119 | $31,698 |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,661 | $3,751 | $4,034 |
| Fuel Cost | $7,222 | $6,482 | $8,558 |
| Insurance | $6,550 | $6,713 | $6,500 |
| Maintenance | $4,160 | $2,194 | $2,804 |
| Repairs | $1,982 | $1,850 | $1,840 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,055 | $998 | $1,104 |
| Total Cost | $63,584 | $60,031 | $62,990 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | N/A |
