Volkswagen Touareg I (7L) 5.0 V10 TDI (313 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic
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Volkswagen Touareg:
The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen since 2002. The vehicle is named after the nomadic Tuareg people, inhabitants of the Saharan interior in North Africa. The Touareg was originally developed with the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7 and as of October 2020, the Touareg was developed with the Audi Q8, the Bentley Bentayga and the Lamborghini Urus, which shares their MLB Evo platform and chassis. The first generation offered five, six, eight, ten, and twelve-cylinder engine choices....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (7L) Overview:
Volkswagen Touareg (I (7L)). With 750 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2602 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.4 s). The top speed reaches 225 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Delivers immense torque and impressive acceleration, making it a powerhouse for towing and high-speed cruising.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for its power output, but maintenance costs can be significantly higher due to its complexity.
Best Use Case:
Heavy towing, high-performance diesel enthusiasts, long-distance power.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Luxurious and well-appointed interior for its class
- • Exceptional off-road capability with advanced 4MOTION system
- • Wide range of powerful and diverse engine options, from economical diesels to a potent W12
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially with optional air suspension
- • Strong towing capacity across most engine variants
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, particularly for petrol engines and the W12
- • Complex electronics and sophisticated engines can lead to expensive maintenance and repairs
- • Significant depreciation, though this makes used models good value
- • Some reliability concerns, especially with the more complex V10 TDI and early models
- • Heavy vehicle, impacting agility and city maneuverability
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
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| Model: | Touareg |
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| Generation: | I (7L) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 5.0 V10 TDI (313 Hp) 4MOTION Tiptronic |
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| Start of production: | 2002 |
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| End of production: | 2006 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | SUV |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 313 Hp @ 3750 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 63.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 750 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | BLE, BWF, AYH, BLE |
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| Engine displacement: | 4921 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 10 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain: | OHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 11.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 13 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 18.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 17.7 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.6 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.6 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.4 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.3 kg/Hp, 120.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.5 kg/Nm, 288.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 2602 |
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| Max. weight: | 3200 |
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| Max load: | 598 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1525 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4754 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1928 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1703 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2865 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1645 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1657 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 255/55 R18 |
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| Wheel rims size | 8J x 18 |
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| Front suspension | Air suspension |
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| Rear suspension | Air suspension |
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