2004 Used Volkswagen Touareg

2004 Volkswagen Touareg

Previous Image Next Image
  • Exterior
  • 2004 Used Volkswagen Touareg
  • 2004 Used Volkswagen Touareg
  • 2004 Used Volkswagen Touareg
  • 2004 Used Volkswagen Touareg
  • 2004 Used Volkswagen Touareg
  • Interior
  • 2004 Used Volkswagen Touareg
  • 2004 Used Volkswagen Touareg
  • 2004 Used Volkswagen Touareg
  • 2004 Used Volkswagen Touareg
  • 2004 Used Volkswagen Touareg

2004 Used Volkswagen Touareg

Find Your 2004 Used VW Touareg

Reviews

newcartestdrive.com
We weren't surprised to find refinement inside the comfortable cabin of the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. After all, we expect refinement in a Volkswagen, known for tautly finished interiors and keen attention to detail. What surprised and impressed us about the Touareg was its stellar off-road capability. It turns out a Volkswagen Touareg can go pretty much anywhere.

We witnessed this while driving through Hell's Revenge, a trail that weaves through sandy gullies and the not so slick rock near Moab, Utah. With its articulate suspension, sophisticated drive system, and advanced technology, the Touareg gains the respect, if not the appreciation, of veteran off-road enthusiasts. We wouldn't hesitate to follow a Jeep Wrangler or Range Rover anywhere in one of these and the folks from Volkswagen would suggest the Touareg should lead the convoy.

Named after a nomadic tribe from the Sahara, Touareg (pronounced "TOUR-egg" or "TORE-egg") is bound to be the most often mispronounced and misspelled vehicle introduced for the 2004 model year. In spite of this and in spite of its newness, it is instantly recognized as a Volkswagen. It looks just like you'd expect Volkswagen's first modern SUV to look. Touareg boasts a brawny stance, yet shares styling cues with the upcoming Phaeton luxury car and other future Volkswagen models that give it a sophisticated, upscale appearance.

The optional V8 engine, lifted from the superb new Audi A8 L, delivers good acceleration performance, enhanced by a wonderful six-speed automatic transmission that smoothly selects exactly the right gearing for every situation. On the highway, the Touareg provides a fairly smooth ride, though opting for the 19-inch wheels brings in some road vibration and noise. Touareg is no sports sedan, but handling is responsive for a heavy SUV. Off road, the all-wheel-drive and traction-control systems automatically apportion power to the wheels with the best grip, providing better traction and requiring less skill from the driver.

Inside, the Touareg offers comfortable seating for five with rich interior appointments and controls that are easy to use. Indeed, this is among the most comfortable of Volkswagens with firm, supportive seats.

Measured more broadly, the Touareg is among the best of the mid-size luxury SUVs. It offers better off-road capability than the Volvo XC 90, and it seems more comfortable and more practical than the BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz ML 350. What the Touareg does not offer, however, is a third row of seats. So look elsewhere if you need seating for more than five.

Mileage

Fuel Consumption*
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
City mpg 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Highway mpg 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
*EPA fuel mileages are estimates only. Your fuel consumption will vary.
Capacities
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Fuel tank 26.4 gal. (100 L)  

Engineering

Engine
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Type3.2L DOHC 24 valve V-6 engine with variable valve control, variable intake length, SMPI4.2L DOHC 40 valve V-8 engine with SMPI5.0L DOHC 20 valve twin turbo V-10 engine with Common rail direct injection
Bore 3.31 " (84 mm)3.33 " (84 mm)3.19 " (81 mm)
Stroke 3.78 " (96 mm)3.66 " (93 mm)3.76 " (96 mm)
Displacement 195 cu.in. (3,189 cm^3)255 cu.in. (4,172 cm^3)300 cu.in. (4,921 cm^3)
Compression ratio 11.3:111:118:1
Horsepower 220HP @ 5,400RPM310HP @ 6,200RPM310HP @ 3,750RPM
Maximum torque 225lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM (305Nm @ 3,200RPM)302lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM (410Nm @ 3,000RPM)553lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM (751Nm @ 2,000RPM)
Fuel requirement Premium unleaded (recommended) Diesel (recommended)
Engine management / ignition system Electronic Compression
Performance
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
0-60 mph 10 seconds (estimated)7.8 seconds (estimated)8.3 seconds (estimated)
Engine Design
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal  
Cylinder block Cast ironAluminumCast iron
Cylinder head Aluminum  
Valve train DOHC  
Fuel / air supply Sequential MPI Common rail direct injection
Emissions LEV II, Tier 2 Bin 5ULEV, Tier 2 Bin 10Federal, Tier 2 Bin 10
Electrical System
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Alternator - Amps 150190 
Battery - Ah 95 110
Drivetrain
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Drivetrain 4XMOTION four-wheel  
Transmission 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic sequential shift control  
Transmission gear ratios:1 
1st 4.15  
2nd 2.37  
3rd 1.56  
4th 1.16  
5th 0.86  
6th 0.69  
Reverse 3.39  
Steering
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Type Hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinion  
Turning radius 19 ' (5.81 m)  
Body, Chassis and Suspension
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Body material Fully galvanized steel  
Front suspensionindependent, double wishbone, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar independent, double wishbone, air springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionindependent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar independent, multi-link, air springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar
Service brakes4-wheel disc with front and rear vented discs  
Anti lock braking system 4-wheel, 4-channel  
Wheels7.5 x 17" silver alloy8 x 18" silver alloy 
TiresP255/60HR17 BSW ASP255/55VR18 BSW performance AS 
Drag coefficient 0.41 0.38

Dimensions

Interior Volume - SAE
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
EPA classMid  
Seating capacity 5  
Passenger volume 99.5 cu.ft. (2,818 L)  
Cargo volume 31 cu.ft. (878 L)  
Cargo volume with rear seat folded 71 cu.ft. (2,010 L)  
Head room (front / rear) 38.7/38.3 " (983/973 mm)  
Shoulder room (front / rear) 57.7/57.4 " (1,466/1,458 mm)  
Leg room (front / rear) 41.3/35.6 " (1,049/904 mm)  
Exterior Dimensions
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Wheelbase 112.4 " (2,855 mm)  
Front track 65.2 " (1,656 mm)  
Rear track 65.7 " (1,669 mm)  
Length 187.2 " (4,755 mm)  
Width 75.9 " (1,928 mm)  
Height 68 " (1,727 mm)  
Ground clearance 8.3 " (211 mm) 6.3 " (160 mm)
Weights
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Unloaded curb weight 5,086 lbs. (2,307 kg)5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg)5,825 lbs. (2,642 kg)
Payload 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)1,250 lbs. (567 kg)963 lbs. (437 kg)

Standard Features

Exterior
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Doors 
Four doors SSS
Body color door handles SSS
Grille 
Chrome SSS
Lights, Front/Rear 
Halogen projector beam headlightsSS-
Bi-Xenon high intensity low/high beam headlightsOO-
High intensity low/high beam projector beam headlights--S
Programmable headlights SSS
Front fog/driving SSS
Daytime running lights SSS
Lights on warning SSS
Center high mounted stop light SSS
Mirrors 
Body color mirrors SSS
Power remote heated driver and passenger door mirrors with side blinkerSSS
Driver and passenger folding mirrorsS--
Driver and passenger folding mirrorsO--
Driver and passenger power folding mirrors-SS
Auto dimming driver mirror OSS
Auto dimming passenger mirror OSS
Moldings/Panels 
Body color front bumper SSS
Body color rear bumper SSS
Chrome side window moldings SSS
Black front windshield moldings SSS
Fully galvanized steel body SSS
Exhaust 
Stainless steel SSS
Chrome tailpipe exhaust tips -SS
Roof 
Express open/close 1st row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshadeSSS
Wheels 
7.5 x 17" silver alloyS--
8 x 18" silver alloy-SS
9 x 19" silver alloy-OO
Wheel locks SSS
Tires 
255/60R17 H ASS--
255/55R18 V performance AS-SS
Wipers 
Variable intermittent wipers SSS
Heated wiper jets SSS
Rain detecting wipers SSS
Fixed interval rear wiper SSS
Interior
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Air Conditioning 
Climatronic automatic air conditioning SSS
Dual zone front SSS
Rear HVAC with separate controls -OO
Air filter SSS
Dual zone rear -OO
Alarm/Anti-Theft 
Immobilizer III ignition disable SSS
Panic alarm SSS
Tracker system OOS
Security system SSS
Cruise Control 
Cruise control with steering wheel controls SSS
Cupholders 
Front cupholders SSS
Rear cupholders SSS
Defroster 
Electric rear window defroster SSS
Heated exterior mirrors SSS
Instrument Cluster 
Analog display: tachometer, engine temperature, voltmeter, oil temperature, trip odometer, in-dash clock, trip computer, exterior temperatureSSS
PRND in IP SSS
Compass SSS
Systems monitor SSS
Tire specific tire pressure monitor SSS
Low oil level warning SSS
Low coolant warning SSS
Brake fluid warning SSS
Front and rear parking sensors OOO
Keys 
Remote keyfob (all doors) SSS
Integrated key/remote SSS
Passive entry -OO
Valet key SSS
Lighting 
Front and rear reading lightsSSS
Fading dome light SSS
Illuminated entry SSS
Luggage compartment light SSS
4 door entry lights SSS
Variable IP lighting SSS
Locks 
Power locking system with selective unlocking SSS
Auto locking feature SSS
Remote keyfob (all doors) with panic alarm button, trunk/hatch/door buttonSSS
Child safety rear door locks SSS
Mirrors, Interior 
Driver visor includes illuminated mirror, auxiliary visorSSS
Passenger visor includes illuminated mirror, auxiliary visorSSS
Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirrorSSS
Power Outlets 
5 12V DC power outlet(s) SSS
Radio/Audio 
AM/FM stereo radio, single CD player, none mounted compatible remote CD, steering wheel audio controlsSSS
Radio data system SSS
Premium amplifier OOO
Amplifier OOO
Window grid antenna SSS
Navigation system OOO
Restraints* 
Driver and passenger front-impact airbagsSSS
Driver and passenger seat mounted front side-impact airbagsSSS
Side Curtain Protection(TM) curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags SSS
Airbag occupancy sensor OSS
Front and rear height adjustable seatbelts SSS
Power front/manual rear height adjustable seatbelts -OO
Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners SSS
Rear center 3 point seatbelt SSS
*Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age
Seating, Front 
8-way front seatsS--
8-way front seats with power 4-way lumbar support-SS
Front center armrest SSS
Front driver and passenger heatable seats SSS
Front armrest storage OSS
Seating, Rear 
60-40 folding seats SSS
Heatable rear seats -OO
Head restraints w/tilt SSS
Center armrest SSS
Center armrest with pass-through and skibag -OO
Armrest storage SSS
Steering Wheel 
Leather steering wheel SSS
Manual tilting and telescoping steering columnSSS
Tilting and telescoping steering column-OO
Auto tilt-away steering wheel -OO
Heated steering wheel -OO
Upholstery 
V-Tex seating material S--
Leather seating material OSS
Windows 
Power windows SSS
Manual rear sun blinds OSS
Driver and passenger one-touch open and close featureSSS
Deep tinted windows SSS
Technical
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Brakes 
4-wheel disc with front and rear vented discsSSS
4-wheel ABS SSS
Panic brake assist SSS
Hill descent control SSS
Hill hold control SSS
Engine 
3.2L V-6 DOHC, SMPI, 220hp, 225lb.-ft. torqueS--
4.2L V-8 DOHC, SMPI, 310hp, 302lb.-ft. torque-S-
5.0L V-10 DOHC, direct injection, twin turbo, TDI diesel, 310hp, 553lb.-ft. torque--S
Side Protection 
Anti-intrusion side door beams SSS
Steering 
Hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinionSS-
Servotronic speed-sensing, hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinion--S
Suspension 
Automatic ride control with adjustable settings OOS
Height adjustable air suspension OOS
Front independent double wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barSS-
Front independent double wishbone with air springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barOOS
Rear independent multi-link with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barSS-
Rear independent multi-link with air springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barOOS
4-corner auto-levelling OOS
Traction Control 
Rear locking differential OOO
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and Anti-slip Regulation (ASR) SSS
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) SSS
Transmission 
6-speed automaticSSS
Tiptronic sequential shift control SSS
Fuel Tank 
26.4 gal. capacity SSS
Original New Car Limited Warranty* 
48 months basic warranty SSS
50000 miles basic warranty SSS
60 months powertrain warranty SSS
60000 miles powertrain warranty SSS
144 months corrosion perforation warranty SSS
Unlimited miles corrosion perforation warranty SSS
48 months roadside assistance warranty SSS
50000 miles roadside assistance warranty SSS
*Please see your local dealer for questions about the limited warranty available for an individual model.