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How fast is a VW Touareg?

Author

Matthew Wilson

Updated on June 09, 2026

Gallery: 2021 VW Touareg R In the video, the V10 diesel Touareg shows off all of its performance by hitting about 150 mph (240 kph) with remarkable ease.

How much horsepower does a V6 Touareg have?

280-horsepower
Acceleration and Power All Touareg models come with a 280-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It earns 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, which are slightly below-average numbers compared to other V6-powered luxury midsize SUVs.

Is VW V6 TDI reliable?

The Volkswagen/Audi 3.0 TDI is an engine that was introduced in 2004 and used up until 2013 in Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche vehicles. We would like to say the 3.0 is a reliable engine, but many drivers have found these engines difficult to make it past 100,000 miles without any issues.

What is the fastest Touareg?

Volkswagen has added a new flagship V6 petrol engine to the Touareg line-up, bringing petrol power to the third-generation car for the first time. The V6 becomes the fastest model in the range, with a 155mph top speed and 0-62mph time of 5.9sec.

Where is VW Touareg made?

Volkswagen Bratislava Plant
The Volkswagen Touareg is built at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, alongside the Audi Q7.

Is the Touareg a reliable car?

The Volkswagen Touareg Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 25th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $937 which means it has poor ownership costs. Repairs are more frequent for the Touareg, so you may experience a few more visits to your Volkswagen shop than normal.

What is the most powerful Volkswagen Touareg?

Welcome to the most powerful production Volkswagen yet – the 456bhp, 516lb ft Touareg R. It’s just gone on sale for £71,995, which also makes it the most expensive VW you can currently buy in the UK (with the exception of the £75,000 Grand California).

Is the VW Touareg TDI reliable?

The Touareg has an excellent record in our reliability surveys and in the most recent one in which it appeared it finished in first place in the luxury SUV class. Most of the examples aged up to five years old had no faults, while of those that had problems no owners were charged for repairs.