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VW Touareg Mk3

Headline trim: 4.0 V8 TDI R — 416 bhp, 0-62 in 4.9s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
416 bhp
0–60
4.9 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
25 mpg (US)
Used
$41,000-$95,000

Strengths

  • MLB Evo — Q7 / Bentayga platform
  • 15-inch Innovision cabin still impressive
  • R eHybrid PHEV from 2021

Weaknesses

  • V8 TDI killed by Euro 6d
  • No 7-seat option in UK
  • Cabin button-light

Notable tech

  • MLB Evo platform
  • 3.0 V6 TSI petrol
  • 3.0 V6 TDI
  • 4.0 V8 TDI 422 (until 2020)
  • R eHybrid 462 bhp PHEV from 2021
  • Air suspension and rear-wheel steering optional
  • Innovision Cockpit twin-screen
  • 2023 facelift

Common issues

  • Air suspension compressor failures
  • Adaptive damper sensor faults
  • Innovision Cockpit lock-ups
  • 12V battery drain

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk3's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
3.0 V6 TSI 340
BHP335
Torque450 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox8AT
3.0 V6 TDI 231
BHP228
Torque500 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox8AT
3.0 V6 TDI 286
BHP282
Torque600 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top147 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox8AT
4.0 V8 TDI 421
BHP416
Torque900 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox8AT
3.0 V6 eHybrid 381
BHP376
Torque600 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)94 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox8AT
3.0 V6 R eHybrid 462
BHP456
Torque700 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)94 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox8AT