How much does the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg cost?

The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has a starting MSRP of $43,375, ranging up to $61,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes VR6 Sport from $43,375; TDI Sport from $46,875; VR6 Lux from $48,855; TDI Lux from $52,355; VR6 Executive from $54,255; TDI Executive from $57,755.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg?

The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg have?

The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg offers up to 64 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg tow?

The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has a maximum towing capacity of up to 7,700 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg come in?

The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is available in 7 trims (16 total configurations) across SUV body styles with all wheel drive.

2012 Volkswagen Touareg

7 trims · 16 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$43,375 – $61,995

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on VR6 Sport

Total price (VR6 Sport MSRP)

$43,375

Typical monthly

$859/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2012 Volkswagen Touareg trims

VR6 Sport
3 configurations
MSRP
$43,375 – $45,455
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/23
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
64
Max towing
7,700 lbs
TDI Sport
3 configurations
MSRP
$46,875 – $48,955
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/28
Horsepower
225 hp
Torque
406 lb-ft
Engine
3L V6 diesel
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
64
Max towing
7,700 lbs
VR6 Lux
2 configurations
MSRP
$48,855 – $49,395
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/23
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
64
Max towing
7,700 lbs
TDI Lux
2 configurations
MSRP
$52,355 – $52,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/28
Horsepower
225 hp
Torque
406 lb-ft
Engine
3L V6 diesel
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
64
Max towing
7,700 lbs
VR6 Executive
2 configurations
MSRP
$54,255 – $55,095
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/23
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
64
Max towing
7,700 lbs
TDI Executive
2 configurations
MSRP
$57,755 – $58,595
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
19/28
Horsepower
225 hp
Torque
406 lb-ft
Engine
3L V6 diesel
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
64
Max towing
7,700 lbs
Hybrid
2 configurations
MSRP
$61,110 – $61,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/24
Horsepower
380 hp
Torque
425 lb-ft
Engine
3L V6 hybrid
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
64
Max towing
7,700 lbs

Compare 2012 Volkswagen Touareg trim specifications
Spec	VR6 Sport3 configurations	TDI Sport3 configurations	VR6 Lux2 configurations	TDI Lux2 configurations	VR6 Executive2 configurations	TDI Executive2 configurations	Hybrid2 configurations
MSRP	$43,375 – $45,455	$46,875 – $48,955	$48,855 – $49,395	$52,355 – $52,895	$54,255 – $55,095	$57,755 – $58,595	$61,110 – $61,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/23	19/28	16/23	19/28	16/23	19/28	20/24
Horsepower	280 hp	225 hp	280 hp	225 hp	280 hp	225 hp	380 hp
Torque	265 lb-ft	406 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	406 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	406 lb-ft	425 lb-ft
Engine	3.6L V6 gas	3L V6 diesel	3.6L V6 gas	3L V6 diesel	3.6L V6 gas	3L V6 diesel	3L V6 hybrid
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	64	64	64	64	64	64	64
Max towing	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: VR6 Sportgas
TDI Sportdiesel
VR6 Luxgas
TDI Luxdiesel
VR6 Executivegas
TDI Executivediesel
Hybridhybrid
Fuel type: VR6 Sportpremium unleaded (recommended)
TDI Sportdiesel fuel
VR6 Luxpremium unleaded (recommended)
TDI Luxdiesel fuel
VR6 Executivepremium unleaded (recommended)
TDI Executivediesel fuel
Hybridpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: VR6 SportV6
TDI SportV6
VR6 LuxV6
TDI LuxV6
VR6 ExecutiveV6
TDI ExecutiveV6
HybridV6
Displacement: VR6 Sport3.6 L
TDI Sport3 L
VR6 Lux3.6 L
TDI Lux3 L
VR6 Executive3.6 L
TDI Executive3 L
Hybrid3 L
Horsepower: VR6 Sport280 hp
TDI Sport225 hp
VR6 Lux280 hp
TDI Lux225 hp
VR6 Executive280 hp
TDI Executive225 hp
Hybrid380 hp
Torque: VR6 Sport265 lb-ft
TDI Sport406 lb-ft
VR6 Lux265 lb-ft
TDI Lux406 lb-ft
VR6 Executive265 lb-ft
TDI Executive406 lb-ft
Hybrid425 lb-ft
Transmission: VR6 Sport8-speed shiftable automatic
TDI Sport8-speed shiftable automatic
VR6 Lux8-speed shiftable automatic
TDI Lux8-speed shiftable automatic
VR6 Executive8-speed shiftable automatic
TDI Executive8-speed shiftable automatic
Hybrid8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: VR6 Sportall wheel drive
TDI Sportall wheel drive
VR6 Luxall wheel drive
TDI Luxall wheel drive
VR6 Executiveall wheel drive
TDI Executiveall wheel drive
Hybridall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: VR6 SportSUV
TDI SportSUV
VR6 LuxSUV
TDI LuxSUV
VR6 ExecutiveSUV
TDI ExecutiveSUV
HybridSUV
Doors: VR6 Sport5
TDI Sport5
VR6 Lux5
TDI Lux5
VR6 Executive5
TDI Executive5
Hybrid5
Seating: VR6 Sport5
TDI Sport5
VR6 Lux5
TDI Lux5
VR6 Executive5
TDI Executive5
Hybrid5
Length: VR6 Sport188.8 in
TDI Sport188.8 in
VR6 Lux188.8 in
TDI Lux188.8 in
VR6 Executive188.8 in
TDI Executive188.8 in
Hybrid188.8 in
Width: VR6 Sport76.4 in
TDI Sport76.4 in
VR6 Lux76.4 in
TDI Lux76.4 in
VR6 Executive76.4 in
TDI Executive76.4 in
Hybrid76.4 in
Height: VR6 Sport68.2 in
TDI Sport68.2 in
VR6 Lux68.2 in
TDI Lux68.2 in
VR6 Executive68.2 in
TDI Executive68.2 in
Hybrid68.2 in
Wheelbase: VR6 Sport113.9 in
TDI Sport113.9 in
VR6 Lux113.9 in
TDI Lux113.9 in
VR6 Executive113.9 in
TDI Executive113.9 in
Hybrid113.9 in
Ground clearance: VR6 Sport7.9 in
TDI Sport7.9 in
VR6 Lux7.9 in
TDI Lux7.9 in
VR6 Executive7.9 in
TDI Executive7.9 in
Hybrid7.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: VR6 Sport32.1 cu ft
TDI Sport32.1 cu ft
VR6 Lux32.1 cu ft
TDI Lux32.1 cu ft
VR6 Executive32.1 cu ft
TDI Executive32.1 cu ft
Hybrid32.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: VR6 Sport64 cu ft
TDI Sport64 cu ft
VR6 Lux64 cu ft
TDI Lux64 cu ft
VR6 Executive64 cu ft
TDI Executive64 cu ft
Hybrid64 cu ft
Max towing: VR6 Sport7,700 lbs
TDI Sport7,700 lbs
VR6 Lux7,700 lbs
TDI Lux7,700 lbs
VR6 Executive7,700 lbs
TDI Executive7,700 lbs
Hybrid7,700 lbs
Max payload: VR6 Sport1,462 lbs
TDI Sport1,331 lbs
VR6 Lux1,462 lbs
TDI Lux1,331 lbs
VR6 Executive1,462 lbs
TDI Executive1,331 lbs
Hybrid1,280 lbs
Curb weight: VR6 Sport4,711 lbs
TDI Sport4,974 lbs
VR6 Lux4,711 lbs
TDI Lux4,974 lbs
VR6 Executive4,711 lbs
TDI Executive4,974 lbs
Hybrid5,135 lbs
Fuel tank: VR6 Sport26.4 gal
TDI Sport26.4 gal
VR6 Lux26.4 gal
TDI Lux26.4 gal
VR6 Executive26.4 gal
TDI Executive26.4 gal
Hybrid26.4 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: VR6 Sport19
TDI Sport22
VR6 Lux19
TDI Lux22
VR6 Executive19
TDI Executive22
Hybrid21
City MPG: VR6 Sport16
TDI Sport19
VR6 Lux16
TDI Lux19
VR6 Executive16
TDI Executive19
Hybrid20
Highway MPG: VR6 Sport23
TDI Sport28
VR6 Lux23
TDI Lux28
VR6 Executive23
TDI Executive28
Hybrid24

Full specifications by trim
Spec	VR6 Sport	TDI Sport	VR6 Lux	TDI Lux	VR6 Executive	TDI Executive	Hybrid
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	diesel	gas	diesel	gas	diesel	hybrid
Fuel type	premium unleaded (recommended)	diesel fuel	premium unleaded (recommended)	diesel fuel	premium unleaded (recommended)	diesel fuel	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.6 L	3 L	3.6 L	3 L	3.6 L	3 L	3 L
Horsepower	280 hp	225 hp	280 hp	225 hp	280 hp	225 hp	380 hp
Torque	265 lb-ft	406 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	406 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	406 lb-ft	425 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	188.8 in	188.8 in	188.8 in	188.8 in	188.8 in	188.8 in	188.8 in
Width	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in	76.4 in
Height	68.2 in	68.2 in	68.2 in	68.2 in	68.2 in	68.2 in	68.2 in
Wheelbase	113.9 in	113.9 in	113.9 in	113.9 in	113.9 in	113.9 in	113.9 in
Ground clearance	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in	7.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft	32.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	64 cu ft	64 cu ft	64 cu ft	64 cu ft	64 cu ft	64 cu ft	64 cu ft
Max towing	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs	7,700 lbs
Max payload	1,462 lbs	1,331 lbs	1,462 lbs	1,331 lbs	1,462 lbs	1,331 lbs	1,280 lbs
Curb weight	4,711 lbs	4,974 lbs	4,711 lbs	4,974 lbs	4,711 lbs	4,974 lbs	5,135 lbs
Fuel tank	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	26.4 gal	26.4 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	19	22	19	22	19	22	21
City MPG	16	19	16	19	16	19	20
Highway MPG	23	28	23	28	23	28	24