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Volkswagen Touareg MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 24 MPG combined in 2016, with its diesel version. Its weakest year peaked at 16 MPG (2005).

Volkswagen Touareg: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2004–201710152025MPG20042010201724 MPG peaklowest peak 16Volkswagen Touareg: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025MPG2004200620082010201220142017
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its class
789.5 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2017 version. Put it next to its 2004 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Volkswagen Touareg has EPA ratings for 14 model years, 2004–2017, most often among SUVs. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 37 standard SUVs in 2013, behind the class leader, the Toyota Highlander.

The first diesel version of the Touareg arrived in 2004, when 1 of 68 SUVs offered one. Of the 249 SUV nameplates on this site, few have had a diesel version (24 of them); this one has.

Among 38 standard SUVs, 2017

The Touareg placed 16th (tied). The class leader was the Lexus RX at 30 MPG. The next higher rating, 21 MPG, is shared by four nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 38 standard SUVs rated for 201715202530Touareg 19median 19RXBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 38 standard SUVs rated for 201715202530Touareg 19median 19

The Touareg, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

2004–0840th of 75SUVs
2009–1331st of 88SUVs
2014–1811th of 38standard SUVs

Powertrains under the name

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2004 and 2006–2016.

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2004–2017.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2011–2015.

All 14 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2017Touareg1917 / 23191
2016Touareg diesel2421 / 28192
2013–2015Touareg diesel2320 / 29193
2011–2012Touareg diesel2220 / 26193
2010Touareg diesel2018 / 24162
2009Touareg diesel2017 / 24153
2006–2008Touareg diesel1715 / 20143
2005Touareg1614 / 19142
2004Touareg diesel1815 / 22143

Version names in the EPA list: Touareg, Touareg Hybrid.

Same class, 2017

Lexus RX30 MPGMercedes-Benz GLS-Class19 MPGBuick Enclave18 MPGMercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG

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