2006 Used Volkswagen Touareg

2006 Volkswagen Touareg

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  • 2006 Used Volkswagen Touareg
  • 2006 Used Volkswagen Touareg
  • 2006 Used Volkswagen Touareg

2006 Used Volkswagen Touareg

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The Volkswagen Touareg is luxurious and comfortable. It's more practical than the BMW X5 and offers better off-road capability than the BMW or the Volvo XC 90 or most other midsize sport utilities.

On the highway, the Touareg offers a firm but reasonably smooth ride, though opting for the 19-inch wheels incurs some road vibration and noise. The Touareg (pronounced "TORE-egg") is no sports sedan, but its handling is responsive given its 5,000-pound mass.

The V8 model offers good acceleration performance, boasting 310 horsepower from the 4.2-liter V8 engine. The 3.2-liter V6 that has been used in the base model lacked the power to motivate this heavy vehicle, but a new 3.6-liter V6 is being introduced midway through the model year that promises much more power. Also available late in the model year is a powerful 5.0-liter V10 diesel engine that was not available for part of the 2005 and 2006 model years.

All models come with wonderful six-speed automatic that smoothly selects exactly the right gear for every situation. Also standard is Volkswagen's superb 4Motion permanent all-wheel-drive system.

The most surprising aspect of the Touareg is its stellar off-road capability. The Touareg can go just about anywhere a Jeep or Range Rover can go. Its 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. Another point of credibility is the Touareg's 7,700-pound towing capability.

Its cabin is sophisticated and refined, with rich interior appointments and keen attention to detail. The controls are easy to use. The seats are firm firm, supportive and comfortable. The Touareg seats five, and there is no third row of seats available.

Mileage

Fuel Consumption*
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
City mpg 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Highway mpg 21 mpg (11.2 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 240HP @ 6,000RPM310HP @ 6,200RPM310HP @ 3,750RPM
Maximum torque 229lb.-ft. @ 3,200RPM (311Nm @ 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 9.2 seconds (estimated)7.8 seconds (estimated)7.6 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
Electrical System
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Alternator - Amps 150190 
Battery - Ah 95 85
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  

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)  
Weights
 V6 V8 V10 TDI
Unloaded curb weight 5,086 lbs. (2,307 kg)5,300 lbs. (2,404 kg) 
Payload 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)1,250 lbs. (567 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-
Bi-Xenon 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
Chrome mirrors OOO
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 -O-
Air filter SSS
Dual zone rear -O-
Alarm/Anti-Theft 
Immobilizer III ignition disable SSS
Panic alarm SSS
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 OO-
Low oil level warning SSS
Low coolant warning SSS
Brake fluid warning SSS
Rear camera only parking sensors OO-
Front and rear parking sensors OO-
Keys 
Remote keyfob (all doors) SSS
Integrated key/remote SSS
Passive entry -O-
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 
4 12V DC power outlet(s) SSS
1 AC power outlet(s) SSS
Radio/Audio 
AM/FM stereo radio, single CD player, none mounted compatible remote CD, Steering Wheel audio controlsSSS
Trunk/cargo area mounted 6-disc remote CDOO-
Radio data system SSS
Amplifier OO-
Window grid antenna SSS
Navigation system OO-
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 SSS
Front and rear height adjustable seatbelts SSS
Power front/manual rear height adjustable seatbelts -O-
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 -O-
Head restraints w/tilt SSS
Center armrest SSS
Center armrest with pass-through and skibag -O-
Armrest storage SSS
Steering Wheel 
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel SSS
Manual tilting and telescoping steering columnSSS
Tilting and telescoping steering column-O-
Auto tilt-away Steering Wheel -O-
Heated Steering Wheel -O-
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, 240hp, 229lb.-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 pinionS--
Servotronic speed-sensing, hydraulic power-assist, rack and pinion-SS
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 bar--S
Rear independent multi-link with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barSS-
Rear independent multi-link with air springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar--S
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
Unlimited miles roadside assistance warranty SSS
*Please see your local dealer for questions about the limited warranty available for an individual model.