Volkswagen Touareg
2014–2017 model years · Generation introduced 2011
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- Available years
- 2014–2017
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $8,375–$10,113
The overview
The Touareg's 2011 redesign made it much better, an agile, solid, well-finished SUV with comfortable seats and a plush interior. The V6 turbodiesel, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, pulls strongly and is relatively refined. Some low-speed transmission shifts could be smoother. The low-speed ride is overly firm. Access is easy and towing capacity is generous. The V8 engine has been dropped in favor of a hybrid model, and the base 3.6-liter engine is carried over. The redesigned SUV weighs less than the original Touareg but has lost its low-range, off-road gearing. Changes for 2016 included vented seats for the V6 Lux versions, a power-adjustable steering column, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist for the V6 Executive model. The Hybrid and TDI versions were discontinued. The Touareg was dropped after the 2017 model year.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 ↗ Sport 4-door SUV AWD 3.6-liter V6 (280 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $9,950 | Not rated | Not rated | 19 MPG |
| 2016 ↗ V6 4-door SUV AWD 3.6-liter V6 (280 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed | $10,113 | Not rated | Not rated | 19 MPG |
| 2015 ↗ TDI 4-door SUV AWD 3.0-liter V6 (240 hp) turbodiesel (Diesel) Automatic 8-speed | $9,700 | 3/5 | Not rated | 22 MPG |
| 2014 ↗ TDI 4-door SUV AWD 3.0-liter V6 (240 hp) turbodiesel (Diesel) Automatic 8-speed | $8,375 | Not rated | Not rated | 22 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2017 model
Sport 4-door SUV AWD 3.6-liter V6 (280 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2017 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs
- Generation began
- 2011
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $9,950
- Retail value range
- $8,850 - $11,650
- Original MSRP range
- $49,495 - $60,195
- Trade-in range
- $5,815 - $8,520
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 17 MPG
- EPA highway
- 23 MPG
- EPA combined
- 19 MPG
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 189 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 114 in
- Weight
- 5,060 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,105 lb
- Towing capacity
- 7,700 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Cargo volume
- 34.5 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 6243 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2016 model
V6 4-door SUV AWD 3.6-liter V6 (280 hp) (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2016 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs
- Generation began
- 2011
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $10,113
- Retail value range
- $8,125 - $12,550
- Original MSRP range
- $42,705 - $63,245
- Trade-in range
- $5,095 - $9,375
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 17 MPG
- EPA highway
- 23 MPG
- EPA combined
- 19 MPG
Road tests
- Test status
- Not Tested
Dimensions
- Length
- 189 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 114 in
- Weight
- 5,060 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,105 lb
- Towing capacity
- 7,700 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Cargo volume
- 34.5 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 5381 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2015 model
TDI 4-door SUV AWD 3.0-liter V6 (240 hp) turbodiesel (Diesel) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2015 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs
- Generation began
- 2011
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $9,700
- Retail value range
- $7,425 - $12,450
- Original MSRP range
- $44,705 - $66,995
- Trade-in range
- $4,420 - $9,180
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 28 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 31 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,730
- Cruising range
- 540 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 189 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 114 in
- Weight
- 5,060 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,105 lb
- Towing capacity
- 7,700 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Cargo volume
- 34.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 4+0+0
Vehicle ID: 6442 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2014 model
TDI 4-door SUV AWD 3.0-liter V6 (240 hp) turbodiesel (Diesel) Automatic 8-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2014 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized SUVs
- Generation began
- 2011
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $8,375
- Retail value range
- $6,800 - $10,650
- Original MSRP range
- $44,570 - $64,745
- Trade-in range
- $3,820 - $7,450
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 28 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 31 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,730
- Cruising range
- 540 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 135 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 189 in
- Width
- 76 in
- Height
- 67 in
- Wheelbase
- 114 in
- Weight
- 5,060 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,105 lb
- Towing capacity
- 7,700 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31 in
- Cargo volume
- 34.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 4+0+0
Environmental impact
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 7579 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
