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2007 Touareg V10 TDI

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The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in 3 trims, ranging from the V6 to the V10 TDI. Upon introduction, the V6 is equipped with a standard 3.6-liter, V6, 276-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. The V10 TDI is equipped with a standard 5.0-liter, V10, 310-horsepower, turbo, diesel engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims. The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is a carryover from 2006.
All Touaregs have a 6-speed automatic transmission. Their AWD includes low-range gearing and a locking center differential; a locking rear differential is optional. ABS and an antiskid system are standard. So are front side airbags, curtain side airbags, and a sunroof.

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The V10's height-adjustable air suspension is optional for other models. A power liftgate and keyless entry/starting also are now available for all models. Other options include navigation system, rearview camera, and heated rear seats. Leather upholstery is optional. Touareg was developed with Porsche, which offers its own version as the Cayenne. Touareg also lends its basic design to the Audi Q7 premium large SUV.

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS
MPG (City/Hwy)17/22
Wheelbase112.4"
Overall Length187.2"
Vehicle Height68.0"
Vehicle Width75.9"
Payload Capacity1131
Front Headroom38.7"
Front Legroom41.3"
Rear Legroom35.6"
Seating Capacity5
Final Assembly LocationD
STANDARD ENGINE
EngineSOHC Turbocharged Diesel 5.0-Liter, 90-Degree V10, 20-Valve, SOHC, EFI Engine; Front/Longitudinal Mounted With Horsepower Of 310@3750, Torque Of 553@2000, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
Compression Ratio18
Horsepower@RPM310 hp @3750rpm
Torque Lbs. Per Ft553@ 2000
Cylinder ConfigurationVee 
Valves per cylinder2
Bore3.19
Stroke3.76
Engine Block MaterialCast Iron 
Block Head MaterialAlloy
Fuel Capacity26.40 gallons
Fuel TypeBioDiesel
Fuel Delivery NameEFI
STANDARD TRANSMISSION
Transmission6-Speed Electronically Controlled Manually Interactive Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter Adaptive Automatic Transmission 
Speeds6
Curb Weight5924lbs.s
Clutch type-
Linkage-
Heavy dutyNo
OverdriveYes

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