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VolkswagenTouareg (2018-)

Medium/Large SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Available new

£71,108Typical price

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VW's Touareg model range has been around since 2003, with this third-generation model arriving in 2018 and updated in 2023. It’s the largest SUV in Volkswagen's range: a 4x4 that aims to offer comfort, go-anywhere ability and luxury all at once. But can it match premium rivals such as the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE? Read our full VW Touareg review to find out.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Aug 2024Last checked by Which?
Aug 2019First reviewed by Which?
Jun 2018Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

How we test ease of driving

To find out how easy a car is to drive, we assess cars across a number of areas from visibility and handling to the layout of the cabin and how smoothly the engine delivers its power.

Performance

Overall
In-gear acceleration
Brakes

How we test performance

We test braking distances and whether the effectivess of the brakes fade with repeat use. Performanc is based on in-gear acceleration.

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Seat space
Boot space (large cars, SUVs and MPVs)

How we test comfort and practicality

Comfort and practicality includes how easy it is, or not, to get in and out of the car and the maximum height of occupants. We also measure road, wind and engine noise and assess how well the car deals with bumps from large potholes to jittery surfaces like cobble stones.

Euro NCAP

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Any car that receives a rating of two stars or less from Euro NCAP is made a Don't Buy. Any car that receives three stars can't be a Best Buy. If a car has been available for more than four years and has not been tested by Euro NCAP, it cannot be a Best Buy.

Safety kit

How we test safety kit

We factor in the safety equipment that’s factory-fitted or optional, along with how well the car protects its occupants and pedestrians in the event of an accident. We also test how easy it is to fit a variety of child car seats.

Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Brand reliability 5-9 years

Overall
Plug-in hybrid reliability
Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

Overall
Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Medium/Large SUV
Luxury	Yes
Convertible	No
Availability	Available new
New price	£71,108 - £71,108
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	32.1 to 34.9mpg
Length	4,878 to 4,902mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,984mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,205mm
Height	1,712 to 1,717mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	Yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.6 m
On sale date	21 June 2018
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£18.31

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	3-litre (231hp)
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Fuel tank capacity	75 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	18.31p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£105
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	213
Official fuel economy: WLTP	34.4
Braked tow load (KG)	3500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	21 May 2024
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION
Fuel	Diesel
Capacity and power	3-litre (231hp)
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Fuel tank capacity	75 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	19.23p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£105
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	223
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	3500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	20 March 2019
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine and trim name	3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4Motion Tiptronic
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	3-litre (286hp)
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Driven wheels	Four-wheel-drive (4WD)
Fuel tank capacity	75 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	19.9p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£105
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Low
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	231
Official fuel economy: NEDC	42.8
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	3500kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	31 July 2018
Car test programme	2017

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