2008 Volkswagen Touareg
3 trims · SUV
Starting MSRP
$39,300 – $68,340
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on VR6 FSI
Total price (VR6 FSI MSRP)
$39,300
Typical monthly
$778/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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VR6 FSI
- MSRP
- $39,300
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/20
- Horsepower
- 280 hp
- Torque
- 265 lb-ft
- Engine
- 3.6L V6 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 71
- Max towing
- 7,716 lbs
V8 FSI
- MSRP
- $48,390
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 12/17
- Horsepower
- 350 hp
- Torque
- 324 lb-ft
- Engine
- 4.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 71
- Max towing
- 7,716 lbs
V10 TDI
- MSRP
- $68,340
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 15/20
- Horsepower
- 310 hp
- Torque
- 553 lb-ft
- Engine
- 4.9L V10 diesel
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 71
- Max towing
- 7,716 lbs
| Spec | VR6 FSI | V8 FSI | V10 TDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,300 | $48,390 | $68,340 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 14/20 | 12/17 | 15/20 |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 350 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft | 324 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 gas | 4.2L V8 gas | 4.9L V10 diesel |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Max towing | 7,716 lbs | 7,716 lbs | 7,716 lbs |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- VR6 FSIgasV8 FSIgasV10 TDIdiesel
- Fuel type
- VR6 FSIpremium unleaded (required)V8 FSIpremium unleaded (required)V10 TDIdiesel fuel
- Cylinders
- VR6 FSIV6V8 FSIV8V10 TDIV10
- Displacement
- VR6 FSI3.6 LV8 FSI4.2 LV10 TDI4.9 L
- Horsepower
- VR6 FSI280 hpV8 FSI350 hpV10 TDI310 hp
- Torque
- VR6 FSI265 lb-ftV8 FSI324 lb-ftV10 TDI553 lb-ft
- Transmission
- VR6 FSI6-speed shiftable automaticV8 FSI6-speed shiftable automaticV10 TDI6-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- VR6 FSIall wheel driveV8 FSIall wheel driveV10 TDIall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- VR6 FSISUVV8 FSISUVV10 TDISUV
- Doors
- VR6 FSI5V8 FSI5V10 TDI4
- Seating
- VR6 FSI5V8 FSI5V10 TDI5
- Length
- VR6 FSI187.2 inV8 FSI187.2 inV10 TDI187.2 in
- Width
- VR6 FSI75.9 inV8 FSI75.9 inV10 TDI75.9 in
- Wheelbase
- VR6 FSI112.4 inV8 FSI112.4 inV10 TDI112.4 in
- Ground clearance
- VR6 FSI8.3 inV8 FSI8.3 inV10 TDI8.7 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- VR6 FSI31 cu ftV8 FSI31 cu ftV10 TDI31 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- VR6 FSI71 cu ftV8 FSI71 cu ftV10 TDI71 cu ft
- Max towing
- VR6 FSI7,716 lbsV8 FSI7,716 lbsV10 TDI7,716 lbs
- Max payload
- VR6 FSI1,400 lbsV8 FSI1,250 lbsV10 TDI963 lbs
- Curb weight
- VR6 FSI5,086 lbsV8 FSI5,300 lbsV10 TDI5,825 lbs
- Fuel tank
- VR6 FSI26.4 galV8 FSI26.4 galV10 TDI26.4 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- VR6 FSI16V8 FSI14V10 TDI17
- City MPG
- VR6 FSI14V8 FSI12V10 TDI15
- Highway MPG
- VR6 FSI20V8 FSI17V10 TDI20
| Spec | VR6 FSI | V8 FSI | V10 TDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | diesel |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | diesel fuel |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 | V10 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 4.2 L | 4.9 L |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 350 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft | 324 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 187.2 in | 187.2 in | 187.2 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 75.9 in | 75.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 112.4 in | 112.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.3 in | 8.7 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 31 cu ft | 31 cu ft | 31 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 71 cu ft | 71 cu ft | 71 cu ft |
| Max towing | 7,716 lbs | 7,716 lbs | 7,716 lbs |
| Max payload | 1,400 lbs | 1,250 lbs | 963 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,086 lbs | 5,300 lbs | 5,825 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 26.4 gal | 26.4 gal | 26.4 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 16 | 14 | 17 |
| City MPG | 14 | 12 | 15 |
| Highway MPG | 20 | 17 | 20 |
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2008 Volkswagen Touareg FAQ
- How much does the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg cost?
- The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has a starting MSRP of $39,300, ranging up to $68,340 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes VR6 FSI from $39,300; V8 FSI from $48,390; V10 TDI from $68,340.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg have?
- The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg offers up to 71 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How much can the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg tow?
- The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has a maximum towing capacity of up to 7,716 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- How many trims does the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg come in?
- The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is available in 3 trims across SUV body styles with all wheel drive.