Volkswagen Touareg 4.2L V8 TDI 8AT AWD (340 HP)
Volkswagen Touareg · 2014 - 2019 · 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 | 100 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 Transmission |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,801 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,941 mm |
| Height | 1,709 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm |
| Ground clearance | 201 mm |
| Cargo volume | 697 l |
| Unladen weight | 2,297 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,960 kg |
| Tyre size | 255/55 R18 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Volkswagen Touareg 4.2L V8 TDI 8AT AWD (340 HP) compared with 7,632 trims of other cars from the 2011–2017 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 340 hp | 210 hp |
better than 86%
|
| Torque | 800 Nm | 339 Nm |
better than 98%
|
| Top speed | 241 km/h | 214 km/h |
better than 78%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s | 8.8 s |
better than 83%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.1 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
better than 15%
|
| CO2 emissions | 239 g/km | 147 g/km |
better than 6%
|
| Cargo volume | 697 l | 466 l |
better than 94%
|
| Unladen weight | 2,297 kg | 1,571 kg |
better than 5%
|
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 Bluemotion 8AT AWD (204 HP) | Diesel | 204 hp | 450 Nm | 8.7 s | 206 km/h | 6.6 l/100 km | 173 g/km | |
| 3.0L V6 TDI Bluemotion 8AT AWD (262 HP) | Diesel | 261 hp | 580 Nm | 7.3 s | 225 km/h | 6.6 l/100 km | 174 g/km | |
| 3.0L V6 TDI Bluemotion Tech 8AT AWD (262 HP) | Diesel | 261 hp | 580 Nm | 7.6 s | 220 km/h | 6.9 l/100 km | 180 g/km | |
| 3.6L V6 FSI 8AT AWD (280 HP) | Petrol | 284 hp | 361 Nm | — | — | 12.4 l/100 km | — | |
| 3.0L TFSI V6 8AT AWD (333 HP) | Hybrid | 380 hp | 580 Nm | 6.5 s | 240 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km | 193 g/km |