Volkswagen Touareg Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is available in All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2017):
The Volkswagen Touareg is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.
Volkswagen Touareg Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
| 2016Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 24 |
| 2016Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
| 2015Config 1 of 3 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 23 |
| 2015Config 2 of 3 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.0L | 21 |
| 2015Config 3 of 3 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.6L | 19 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Volkswagen Touareg data analysis
How to read this Volkswagen Touareg data
This page lists every 2015 through 2017 Volkswagen Touareg record we hold for this measurement — 6 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Volkswagen Touareg figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Volkswagen Touareg record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Touareg Drivetrain
Is the Volkswagen Touareg front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Volkswagen Touareg is available in All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Volkswagen Touareg come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Volkswagen Touareg. See the table above for the specific years and trims.
Drivetrain for other Volkswagen models
- Volkswagen Arteon Drivetrain
- Volkswagen Atlas Drivetrain
- Volkswagen Beetle Drivetrain
- Volkswagen CC Drivetrain
- Volkswagen Eos Drivetrain
- Volkswagen GLI Drivetrain
- Volkswagen Golf/GTI Drivetrain
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz Drivetrain
- Volkswagen ID.4 Drivetrain
- Volkswagen Jetta Drivetrain
- Volkswagen Passat Drivetrain
- Volkswagen Taos Drivetrain
- Volkswagen Tiguan Drivetrain