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2018 Volkswagen Touareg

New from

$68,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

5 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

7.2 - 9.2 L / 100km

About the Volkswagen Touareg

Last updated Sep 29, 2025

The new Volkswagen Touareg is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $68,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $116,300 for the R-line.

There are 5 variants of the Touareg available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2018.

Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/550Nm) and 4.1L turbo diesel common rail (250kW/800Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2018 Touareg is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

See Volkswagen Touareg models from other years

2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

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Power to Weight

67.36 - 105 kW/t

60.58 kW/t

187.47 kW/t

Boot Space

580 litres

176 litres

770 litres

Fuel Efficiency

7.2 - 9.2 L/100km

1.9 L/100km

13.1 L/100km

Vehicle Range

1,087 - 1,351 km

670 km

1,471 km

Price

$68,990 - $116,300

$66,450

$290,200

Warranty (Years)

3 - 5 years

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 2 years

2 years

3 years

Service Interval

12 months

24 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,840 - 2,920 kg

2,470 kg

3,200 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

3,500 kg

1,000 kg

3,500 kg

Approach Angle

25 - 27°

16.3°

34°

Departure Angle

25 - 27°

14.4°

31°

Ground Clearance Unladen

205 - 233 mm

188 mm

283 mm

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2018 Volkswagen Touareg Price

Element

Configuration	Price From*
3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$70,990

Monochome

Configuration	Price From*
3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$74,990

Adventure

Configuration	Price From*
3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$79,990

Base

Configuration	Price From*
3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$85,490
3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$68,990

R-Line

Configuration	Price From*
4.1L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	$116,300

*excl. on-roads

All Volkswagen Touareg Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$89,490	$133,490
2024	$86,790	$129,990
2023	$87,990	$117,540
2022	$82,990	$116,290
2021	$81,490	$139,990

*excl. on-roads

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2018 Volkswagen Touareg Specs

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Element

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Number Of Speakers: 8
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System Colour Screen
- System Digital Media Card
- System In-dash Cd
- System In-dash Dvd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Pl72
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.36
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 8.0
- Front Touch Entertainment Display Screen
- Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 60.00
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 25.0
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1642
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 580
- Departure Angle: 25.0
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
- Front Headroom (mm): 1005
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1549
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
- Front Track (mm): 1650
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 205
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.6
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.9
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 61.0
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 59.5
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.4
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.7
- Overall Height (mm): 1732
- Overall Length (mm): 4801
- Overall Width (mm): 1940
- Rear Headroom (mm): 989
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1511
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 931
- Rear Track (mm): 1670
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
- Wheelbase (mm): 2904
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.0
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 83.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 190
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 3.0
- Engine (cc): 2967
- Engine Configuration: V
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 91.4
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 85
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
- Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Number Of Display Screens: 2
- Touch Screen Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1181
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 206
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 128
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 204
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 150
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 450
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
Safety
- Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
- Number Of Airbags: 9
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Folds Electrically
- Front Rear Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Front Rear Seat Remote Folding
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Ski Hatch
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Descent Control System
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
- Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
- Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2860
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2227
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4909
- Kerb Weight Includes Driver
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2227
- Tare Weight (kg): 2146
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

Monochome

Adds to Element:

Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Location: ?
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
- Upholstery Color: Multi Colour
Lights
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Ventilated
- Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265

Removes from Element:

Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
- Upholstery Color: Black
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

Adventure

Adds to Monochome:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.36
Convenience
- Memorized Steering Wheel Position
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 27.0
- Departure Angle: 27.0
- Front Track (mm): 1642
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 233
- Rear Track (mm): 1662
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 196
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 100
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1351
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.6
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.6
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 220
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 137
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 245
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 180
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 550
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Roof
- Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
Safety
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Steering
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
Suspension
- Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
- Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
- Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
- Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2840
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2240
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4938
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2240
- Tare Weight (kg): 2159
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W

Removes from Monochome:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.36
Convenience
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 25.0
- Departure Angle: 25.0
- Front Track (mm): 1650
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 205
- Rear Track (mm): 1670
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 190
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 85
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Location: ?
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
- Upholstery Color: Multi Colour
Lights
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1181
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 206
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 128
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 204
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 150
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 450
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Ventilated
- Front Rear Seat Folds Electrically
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
Steering
- Heated Steering Wheel
Suspension
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Transmission
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2860
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2227
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4909
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2227
- Tare Weight (kg): 2146

Base

Adds to Adventure:

Convenience
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Location: ?
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
- Upholstery Color: Beige
Lights
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Side Assist
Seats
- Front Rear Seat Folds Electrically
Steering
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
Transmission
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275

Removes from Adventure:

Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Roof
- Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265

R-Line

Adds to Base:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 12
- Speaker Brand Name: Dynaudio
- System Brand Name: Dynaudio
Body exterior
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 105
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1638
- Overall Height (mm): 1742
- Overall Width (mm): 1965
- Rear Track (mm): 1658
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 242
- Engine (l): 4.1
- Engine (cc): 4134
- Number Of Cylinders: 8
- Stroke Engine: 95.5
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Paint
- Type: Pearl
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1087
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 12.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.3
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 242
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 150
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 340
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 250
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 800
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Front Rear Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Steering
- Heated Steering Wheel
Ventilation
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
Visibility
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2920
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2381
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 5248
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2381
- Tare Weight (kg): 2287
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 21
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 21
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 107
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y

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Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 8
Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.36
Convenience
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1642
- Overall Height (mm): 1732
- Overall Width (mm): 1940
- Rear Track (mm): 1662
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.0
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 196
- Engine (l): 3.0
- Engine (cc): 2967
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Stroke Engine: 91.4
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Number Of Display Screens: 2
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
- Upholstery Color: Beige
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1351
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.6
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.6
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 220
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 137
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 245
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 180
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 550
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Steering
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
Ventilation
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2840
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 2240
- Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4938
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2240
- Tare Weight (kg): 2159
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W

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2018 Volkswagen Touareg Dimensions

1732mm

1940mm

4801mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2018 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	3500Kg	3500Kg
2024	3500Kg	3500Kg
2023	3500Kg	3500Kg
2022	3500Kg	3500Kg
2021	3500Kg	3500Kg

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2018 Volkswagen Touareg Fuel Economy

There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Touareg

The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Touareg is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Volkswagen Touareg that uses the most amount of fuel is the R-Line with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.1L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 9.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Volkswagen Touareg	Fuel Type	Combined
3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	7.2 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Touareg?

The Volkswagen Touareg has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

2018 Volkswagen Touareg Warranty

What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Touareg?

The Volkswagen Touareg offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.