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Volkswagen Touareg R5 (2009) price & specs
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Overview
The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg R5 is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Touareg is regarded as a Suv Large Luxury built in Slovakia with prices starting at $65,490 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Touareg is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 128 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Touareg R5 uses 10.4L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 275g of CO2. It has a 100L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 962km per full tank
The Volkswagen Touareg measures 1726mm (68.0 inches) in height, 4754mm (187.2 inches) in length, 1928mm (75.9 inches) in width with a 2855mm (112.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2274kg (5013.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Touareg R5 comes standard with 255/60 R17 front tyres and 255/60 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg R5 has a 237mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
56.29 - 98.89 kW/t
56.29 kW/t
186.3 kW/t
Boot Space
500 - 555 litres
249 litres
958 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.9 - 13.6 L/100km
6.4 L/100km
15.9 L/100km
Price
$64,990 - $134,990
$64,990
$277,800
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
7 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,500 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
28.4 - 33.2°
25.6°
34°
Departure Angle
28.1 - 33.6°
21.1°
33.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
237 - 300 mm
180 mm
300 mm
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Dimensions
4,754 mm
1,928 mm
1,726 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,754 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,928 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,726 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Touareg Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 3.0
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 2.0
CO2 Level (Combined): 275
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.0
Engine (cc): 2460
Compression Ratio: 19.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.5
Number of Cylinders: 5
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Pump Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 26.4
Main Capacity (L): 100
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 22.0
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 9.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 10.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 27
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 23
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 10.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 183
Maximum Speed (mph): 114
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 174
Maximum Power (kW): 128
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Differential Lock
Location: Centre
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Selection: Manual
Speed Limited Manual Only: yes
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Pl71
Wheelbase Type: Short
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Trailer Towing Preparation
Trailer Hitch: yes
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 55.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1570
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 19.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 555
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
Front Track (in): 64.9
Front Track (mm): 1649
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 237
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
Overall Height (in): 68.0
Overall Height (mm): 1726
Overall Length (in): 187.2
Overall Length (mm): 4754
Overall Width (in): 75.9
Overall Width (mm): 1928
Rear Track (in): 65.4
Rear Track (mm): 1661
Wheelbase (in): 112.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2855
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.7
Front Headroom (mm): 1008
Rear Headroom (in): 38.9
Rear Headroom (mm): 987
Front Hip Room (in): 59.2
Front Hip Room (mm): 1504
Rear Hip Room (in): 59.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1505
Front Leg Room (in): 35.4
Front Leg Room (mm): 898
Rear Leg Room (in): 26.4
Rear Leg Room (mm): 671
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 28.4
Departure Angle: 28.1
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Colour: Chrome/Silver
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 7716
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2274
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5013
Audio System
Brand Name: Other
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Boot Capacity: 6
Location: Boot
Boot Media Type: CD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
MP3 Devices Connection: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Manufacturer'S Own
Number of Speakers: 10
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Location: Single Rear Middle
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
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