Volkswagen Touareg 4.0L TDI V8 8AT AWD (421 HP)
Volkswagen Touareg · 2019 - present · Diesel
The Volkswagen Touareg 4.0L TDI V8 8AT AWD (421 HP) produces 421 hp and 900 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and reaches 249 km/h.
- Power
- 421 hp
- Torque
- 900 Nm
- 0–100
- 4.9 s
- Top speed
- 249 km/h
Engine
| Power | 421 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 310 kW |
| Torque | 900 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,956 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Fuel tank capacity | 75 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 249 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 7.4 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 6.7 l/100 km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic (Tiptronic) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,956 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,027 mm |
| Height | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,903 mm |
| Ground clearance | 259 mm |
| Cargo volume | 810 l |
| Unladen weight | 2,310 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 3,000 kg |
| Tyre size | 285/40 R 21 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Volkswagen Touareg 4.0L TDI V8 8AT AWD (421 HP) compared with 5,298 trims of other cars from the 2016–2022 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 421 hp | 239 hp |
better than 89%
|
| Torque | 900 Nm | 377 Nm |
better than 98%
|
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 220 km/h |
better than 75%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 8.2 s |
better than 83%
|
| Combined consumption | 7.4 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km |
better than 29%
|
| Cargo volume | 810 l | 504 l |
better than 95%
|
| Unladen weight | 2,310 kg | 1,639 kg |
better than 6%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Touareg
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L TDI SCR V6 8AT AWD (234 HP) | Diesel | 234 hp | 500 Nm | 7.5 s | 220 km/h | 6.6 l/100 km | 173 g/km | |
| 2.0L TSI 4MOTION 8AT AWD (249 HP) | Petrol | 249 hp | 370 Nm | 6.8 s | 225 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km | 188 g/km | |
| 2.0L TSI 4MOTION 8AT AWD (252 HP) | Petrol | 252 hp | 370 Nm | 6.8 s | 229 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | — | |
| 3.0L TDI SCR V6 8AT AWD (286 HP) | Diesel | 286 hp | 600 Nm | 6.1 s | 238 km/h | 6.6 l/100 km | 173 g/km | |
| 3.0L TSI V6 8AT AWD (340 HP) | Petrol | 340 hp | 450 Nm | 5.9 s | 249 km/h | 10.2 l/100 km | 233 g/km | |
| 3.0L TSI V6 eHybrid 4MOTION 8AT AWD (381 HP) | Plug-in hybrid | 381 hp | 600 Nm | 6.3 s | 249 km/h | 9.0 l/100 km | — |