2017 Volkswagen Touareg Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2017 Volkswagen Touareg Specs at a Glance
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg gets 19 mpg combined on the 3.6L All-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 4,696 lbs, measures 189 in long. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 19 mpg (17 city / 23 hwy)
- Best configuration: 3.6L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8)
- Engine
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- 3.6L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8)
- Curb weight
- 4,696 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: TOUAREG 3.6L VR6 4DR SUV AWD
- Length
- 189 in · 76.4 in wide · 68.1 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 113.8 in
2017 Volkswagen Touareg trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 |
Detailed Specifications
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Dimensions for every year and trim
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Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Volkswagen Touareg — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | Diesel |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 24 | 21 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
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Volkswagen Touareg — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
The Volkswagen Touareg is EPA-rated at up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2016 model year.
What engine does the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg have?
The Volkswagen Touareg uses a 3.6L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Volkswagen Touareg are covered here?
This page documents 6 verified Volkswagen Touareg configurations across model years 2015–2017.
Which model year of the Volkswagen Touareg is the most fuel efficient?
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg holds the highest combined rating at 24 MPG; the 2017 sits lowest at 19 MPG, a difference of 5 MPG (about 26%) across the 3 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Volkswagen Touareg have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Volkswagen Touareg — 3L, 3.6L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Volkswagen Touareg configuration on record here is All-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2017 data.