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Available new from: March 2008  -  December 2009

Volkswagen Touareg R50 (08-09)
Volkswagen Touareg R50 (08-09)
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Specs Overview

4wd
Auto
Diesel
5dr
Power (bhp)345 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph6.5 secs
Miles per tank484 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 49
Road tax£735 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4754mm X Width 2230mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new Touareg R50 2008 and what is the overall running cost?

Fuel consumption
Pre-2017 test standard
Official fuel economy tests explained
An improved official test for car fuel economy was introduced in September 2017.
The new WLTP test gives figures closer to a car's "true mpg" than the pre-2017 NEDC test, which tended to overstate mpg compared to what real-world drivers would get.
When looking at mpg for two cars, always check the figures were measured under the same test system. Comparing one car's WLTP figure with another's NEDC figure will not tell you which has the better mpg.
22 mpg
Insurance group49
Annual road tax£735
Price when new£63,735
Used price range£3,330 - £6,145
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of Touareg R50 2008 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity100 litres
Weight-
Length4754mm
Width2230mm
Height1703mm
Wheelbase2855mm
Turning Circle11m
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of Touareg R50 2008?

Power345 bhp
Top Speed146 mph
0-60 mph6.5 secs
Torque850 Nm, 627 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions315 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
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Miles Per Tank484 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

R50 Basic equipment
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
R50 Standard Equipment
  • n/a
R50 Optional Equipment
  • n/a
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Engine

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of Volkswagen Touareg R50 2008?

Engine Size4921cc
Cylinders10
Valves20
Fuel TypeDiesel
TransmissionAutomatic
Gearbox6 Speed Tip Auto
Drivetrain4 wheel drive
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Cabin & Luggage

What are the number of seats and doors in Volkswagen Touareg R50 2008 and its boot size?

Doors5
Seats5
Luggage Capacity500 litres
Unbraked Towing Weight750kg
Braked Towing Weight3500kg
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Safety ratings

The Volkswagen Touareg R50 (08-09) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

  • Adult Occupant - 5 stars
  • Child Occupant - 4 stars
  • Vulnerable road users - 1 stars

Euro NCAP provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. The safety ratings are determined from a series of vehicle tests, designed and carried out by Euro NCAP. These tests represent, in a simplified way, important real life accident scenarios that could result in injured or killed car occupants or other road users.

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