Volkswagen Touareg 4.2L V8 TDI 8AT AWD (340 HP)
Volkswagen Touareg · 2010 - 2014 · Diesel
The Volkswagen Touareg 4.2L V8 TDI 8AT AWD (340 HP) produces 340 hp and 800 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and reaches 241 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.1 l/100 km, equal to 239 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 340 hp
- Torque
- 800 Nm
- 0–100
- 5.8 s
- Top speed
- 241 km/h
Engine
| Power | 340 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 250 kW |
| Torque | 800 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,134 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 241 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 9.1 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 7.4 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 239 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,796 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,941 mm |
| Height | 1,709 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm |
| Ground clearance | 201 mm |
| Cargo volume | 433 l |
| Unladen weight | 2,297 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,920 kg |
| Tyre size | 255/55 R18 W |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Volkswagen Touareg 4.2L V8 TDI 8AT AWD (340 HP) compared with 8,130 trims of other cars from the 2007–2013 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 197 hp |
better than 90%
|
| Torque | 800 Nm | 318 Nm |
better than 99%
|
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 211 km/h |
better than 80%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s | 9.3 s |
better than 88%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.1 l/100 km | 7.3 l/100 km |
better than 21%
|
| CO2 emissions | 239 g/km | 166 g/km |
better than 10%
|
| Cargo volume | 433 l | 470 l |
better than 47%
|
| Unladen weight | 2,297 kg | 1,543 kg |
better than 4%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Touareg
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 TDI 8AT AWD (204 HP) | Diesel | 204 hp | 450 Nm | 8.5 s | 206 km/h | 7.0 l/100 km | 184 g/km | |
| 3.0L V6 TDI 8AT AWD (245 HP) | Diesel | 245 hp | 549 Nm | 7.6 s | 220 km/h | 7.4 l/100 km | 189 g/km | |
| 3.0L V6 TDI Technology Terrain Tech 8AT AWD (245 HP) | Diesel | 245 hp | 549 Nm | 8.0 s | 217 km/h | 7.3 l/100 km | 193 g/km | |
| 3.0L V6 TSI Hybrid 8AT AWD (280 HP) | Hybrid | 280 hp | 580 Nm | 6.5 s | 240 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km | 193 g/km | |
| 3.6L V6 FSI 8AT AWD (280 HP) | Petrol | 280 hp | 361 Nm | 7.8 s | 229 km/h | 12.4 l/100 km | 236 g/km |