2012 Volkswagen Touareg Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Touareg

	1 of 7 Touareg VR6 Sport SUV 4D	2 of 7 Touareg VR6 Lux Sport Utility 4D	3 of 7 Touareg VR6 Executive Sport Utility 4D	4 of 7 Touareg Hybrid Sport Utility 4D	5 of 7 Touareg TDI Sport SUV 4D	6 of 7 Touareg TDI Lux Sport Utility 4D	7 of 7 Touareg TDI Executive Sport Utility 4D
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Fair Market Price	$7,790	$8,579	$9,516	$10,424	$10,829	$12,804	$12,960
Fuel Economy	City 16/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG	City 16/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG	City 16/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG	City 20/Hwy 24/Comb 21 MPG	City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG	City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG	City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Hybrid	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Horsepower	280 @ 6200 RPM	280 @ 6200 RPM	280 @ 6200 RPM	380 @ 5500 RPM	225 @ 3500 RPM	225 @ 3500 RPM	225 @ 3500 RPM
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Volume	64.00 cu ft	64.00 cu ft	64.00 cu ft	64.00 cu ft	64.00 cu ft	64.00 cu ft	64.00 cu ft
Dimensions	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.2" H	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.2" H	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.2" H	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.4" H	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.2" H	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.2" H	188.8" L x 76.4" W x 68.2" H
Engine	V6, 3.6 Liter	V6, 3.6 Liter	V6, 3.6 Liter	V6, Hybrid, Sprchrg, 3.0L	V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter	V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter	V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter
Configurations	V	V	V	V	V	V	V
Towing Capacity	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs

Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Smartphone Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Navigation System	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Connector	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
iPod Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Radio	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque

266 @ 6200 RPM

325 @ 5500 RPM

406 @ 3500 RPM

Leather Seats	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Adaptive Headlights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Panorama Moon Roof	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Privacy Glass	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Roof Rails	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	4711 pounds	4711 pounds	4711 pounds	5135 pounds	4974 pounds	4974 pounds	4974 pounds
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gallons	26.4 gallons	26.4 gallons	26.4 gallons	26.4 gallons	26.4 gallons	26.4 gallons
Front Head Room	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	39.6 inches
Front Leg Room	41.4 inches	41.4 inches	41.4 inches	41.4 inches	41.4 inches	41.4 inches	41.4 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	7.9 inches	7.9 inches	7.9 inches	7.9 inches	7.9 inches	7.9 inches	7.9 inches
Overall Length	188.8 inches	188.8 inches	188.8 inches	188.8 inches	188.8 inches	188.8 inches	188.8 inches
Payload Capacity	1287 pounds	Not Available	Not Available	1243 pounds	1155 pounds	Not Available	Not Available
Front Shoulder Room	59.8 inches	59.8 inches	59.8 inches	59.8 inches	59.8 inches	59.8 inches	59.8 inches
Turning Diameter	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet
Wheel Base	113.9 inches	113.9 inches	113.9 inches	113.9 inches	113.9 inches	113.9 inches	113.9 inches
Width with mirrors	76.4 inches	76.4 inches	76.4 inches	76.4 inches	76.4 inches	76.4 inches	76.4 inches

FAQs

Is the Volkswagen Touareg a 4 or 6 cylinder?

All trim levels of the 2012 Touareg feature a 6 cylinder engine. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Touareg specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Touareg specs page.

Does the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg have a turbo?

Yes, the following 2012 Touareg trims have turbo engines: TDI Sport SUV 4D with a V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter, TDI Lux Sport Utility 4D with a V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter, etc. The following 2012 Touareg trims do not have turbo engines: VR6 Sport SUV 4D with a V6, 3.6 Liter, VR6 Lux Sport Utility 4D with a V6, 3.6 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Touareg specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Touareg specs page.

What features does a 2012 Touareg have?

2012 Volkswagen Touareg features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks. For a full list of All 2012 Touareg trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Touareg specs page.

How much horsepower does a 2012 Touareg have?

The 2012 Touareg ranges in power from the TDI Sport SUV 4D with 225 horsepower to the Hybrid Sport Utility 4D with 380 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Touareg specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Touareg specs page.

Is the Volkswagen Touareg underpowered?

It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2012 Touareg ranges in power from the TDI Sport SUV 4D with 225 horsepower to the Hybrid Sport Utility 4D with 380 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Touareg specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Touareg specs page.

Is the Volkswagen Touareg fuel efficient?

The 2012 Touareg comes in a variety of trim levels with different levels of fuel efficiency. On the low end is the VR6 Sport SUV 4D which gets 19 MPG, with 16 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. For a complete list of all the 2012 Touareg specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Touareg specs page.