8.3
2023 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI review
The base VW Touareg drives like a luxury Euro SUV, but isn't priced like one. It's a winning formula, even a few years into its life cycle.
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Volkswagen Touareg vs Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited RUBICON (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
90L
612 km
81L
745 to 834 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$89,240 - $117,540
$75,950 - $90,450
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Iconic looks, road presence
- Unstoppable off-road
- Decent warranty and servicing
Misses
- Poor safety performance in ANCAP tests
- $100,000 drive-away is far too much
- Workmanlike to drive on the road
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,200)
- Sound & Comfort Package (+$7,600)
- Premium Paint (+$1,490)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO MPFI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 1995 - 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L, 3.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | INLINE 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 210kW | 200kW - 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5250 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 347Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 3000 - 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 10 - 11.03 | |
