Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower & Torque (2004 - 2017): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size luxury SUV introduced in 2002, co-developed with the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7, and later sharing its platform with high-performance models like the Lamborghini Urus and Bentley Bentayga.

From 2004 to 2017, the Touareg offered a wide range of engine options, including V6, V8, and even a V10 TDI, with power outputs ranging from 220 horsepower in the 3.2L V6 to 380 horsepower in the 3.0L V6 hybrid.

Torque peaked at an impressive 553 lb-ft in the 5.0L V10 TDI.

All models featured all-wheel drive (AWD) and advanced automatic transmissions, including 6-speed and 8-speed options, ensuring robust performance across the lineup.

Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

Second Generation: 2010-2017

2017 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a 3.6L V6 engine producing 280 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, with consistent output across configurations.

It features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain and is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2016 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg features a horsepower range of 240 hp from the 3.0L V6 TDI engine to 280 hp from the 3.6L V6 engine, both equipped with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.

Torque output varies from 266 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 to 406 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6 TDI engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

2015 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg features a horsepower range from 240 hp with the 3.0L V6 TDI engine to 380 hp with the 3.0L V6 engine, both utilizing an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 266 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 engine to 428 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6 engine, both paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2014 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg offers a horsepower range from 240 hp with the 3.0L TDI V6 engine to 380 hp with the 3.0L V6 engine, both utilizing an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and an 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.

Torque output varies from 266 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 engine to 428 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6 engine, maintaining the same AWD drivetrain and transmission setup.

2013 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg features a horsepower range from 225 hp with the 3.0L TDI V6 to 380 hp with the 3.0L V6 engine, both utilizing an AWD configuration and an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

Torque output varies from 265 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 to 428 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6, maintaining the same AWD drivetrain and transmission setup.

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg offers a horsepower range from 225 hp with the 3.0L TDI V6 to 380 hp with the 3.0L V6 engine, both utilizing an 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shift capability.

Torque output varies from 265 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 to 428 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6, and the vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain configuration.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg 2011 features a horsepower range from 225 hp with the 3.0L TDI V6 engine to 380 hp with the 3.0L V6 engine, both equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive (AWD).

Torque output varies from 265 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 engine to 425 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6 engine, maintaining the AWD configuration across all variants.

2010 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg offers a horsepower range from 225 hp with the 3.0L TDI engine to 280 hp with the 3.6L engine, both utilizing an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 266 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine to 406 lb-ft with the 3.0L TDI engine, both paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission featuring Tiptronic and overdrive.

First Generation: 2002-2009

2009 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg offers a horsepower range from 221 hp with the 3.0L TDI engine to 280 hp with the 3.6L engine, both utilizing an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque remains consistent at 265 lb-ft across both engine options.

Both engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission featuring Tiptronic and overdrive capabilities.

2008 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg offers a horsepower range from 280 hp with the 3.6L V6 engine to 350 hp with the 4.2L V8 engine.

Torque output varies from 265 lb-ft with the 3.6L V6 to 553 lb-ft with the 5.0L V10 TDI engine.

All configurations utilize a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and overdrive, paired with an all-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2007 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg offers a horsepower range from 276 hp with a 3.6L V6 engine to 350 hp with a 4.2L V8 engine.

Torque output varies from 266 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine to 553 lb-ft with the 5.0L TDI V10 engine.

All configurations utilize an AWD drivetrain and a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and overdrive.

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg offers a horsepower range from 240 hp with a 3.2L engine to 310 hp with a 5.0L TDI V10 engine.

Torque output varies from 229 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 553 lb-ft with the 5.0L TDI V10, both utilizing an AWD configuration and a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and overdrive.

2005 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg offers a horsepower range from 240 hp with a 3.2L V6 engine to 310 hp with a 4.2L V8 engine.

Torque output varies from 229 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 302 lb-ft with the 4.2L V8 engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with an AWD drivetrain and a 6-speed automatic transmission featuring Tiptronic and overdrive.

2004 Volkswagen Touareg Horsepower

The Volkswagen Touareg offers a horsepower range from 220 hp with the 3.2L engine to 310 hp with the 5.0L TDI V10 engine.

Torque output varies from 225 lb-ft with the 3.2L engine to 553 lb-ft with the 5.0L TDI V10 engine, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and overdrive, and an all-wheel-drive configuration.