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Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8
| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, 4WD | | Engine type | 90° V-8, aluminum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 254.6 cu in / 4172cc | | Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 310 hp @ 6200 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 302 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | | Transmission | 6-speed automatic | | Suspension, front; rear | Control arms, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, air springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 14.7:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.9 | | Brakes, f;r | 13.0-in vented disc 13.0-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels | 18 x 8.0-in cast alum | | Tires | 255/55R18 109V Continental 4X4 Contact | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase | 112.4 in | | Track, f/r | 65.2 / 65.7 in | | Length x width x height | 187.2 x 75.9 x 68.0 - 71.1 in | | Ground clearance | 6.3 - 11.8 in | | Turning circle | 38.1 ft | | Curb weight | 5322 lb | | Weight dist, f/r | 52 / 48 % | | Towing capacity | 7716 lb | | Seating capacity | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 38.7 / 38.3 in | | Legroom, f/r | 41.3 / 35.6 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 57.7 / 57.4 in | | Cargo vol behind f/r | 71.0 / 31.0 cu ft | Test Data
Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.5 sec | | 0-40 | 4.0 | | 0-50 | 5.7 | | 0-60 | 7.8 | | 0-70 | 10.1 | | 0-80 | 13.2 | | 0-90 | 17.0 | | 0-100 | 21.4 | | Quarter mile | 15.7 sec @ 88.7 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 129 ft | | 600-ft slalom | 60.5 mph avg | | MT figure-eight | 28.1 sec @ 0.59 g avg | | Lateral acceleration | 0.76 g avg | | Top gear revs @ 60 mph | 2250 rpm | | Consumer Info | | Base price | $43,255 | | Price as tested | $50,855 | | Stability/traction control | Yes / yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 26.4 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 14 / 18 mpg | | MT fuel economy | 13.8 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded |
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