2016 Volkswagen Touareg

    Used from

    $67,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.2 - 9.2 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Touareg

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg's used prices in Australia typically range from $27,300 for the 150 Tdi Element variant and topping out at $41,900 for the V8 Tdi R-line.

    There are 5 variants of the Touareg available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2015.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel (150kW/450Nm) and 4.1L turbo diesel (250kW/800Nm). All variants feature 8 speed automatic transmission. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

    The 2016 Touareg was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Volkswagen Touareg models from other years

    2016 Volkswagen Touareg Price

    Element

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv$69,990

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv$67,990

    R-Line

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.1L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv$114,990
    *excl. on-roads

    2016 Volkswagen Touareg Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Touareg

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 9
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 60.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front: 1005
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Rear: 989
      • Hip Room Front (in): 61.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1549
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 59.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1511
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.4
      • Leg Room Front: 1052
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.7
      • Leg Room Rear: 931
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Folds Electrically
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Element

    Adds to Base:
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    Removes from Base:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic

    R-Line

    Adds to Element:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Dynaudio
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Dynaudio
      • Number Of: 12
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    Removes from Element:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    See all 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Specs

    2016 Volkswagen Touareg Dimensions

    1732mm
    1940mm
    4801mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Dimensions

    2016 Volkswagen Touareg Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Touareg

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Touareg is the 150 TDI ELEMENT with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 7.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Touareg that uses the most amount of fuel is the V8 TDI R-LINE with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 4.1L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 9.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Volkswagen TouaregFuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d SuvDiesel7.2 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Touareg Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Touareg?

    The Volkswagen Touareg has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Volkswagen Touareg Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Touareg?

    The Volkswagen Touareg offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Volkswagen Touareg FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Touareg is the 150 TDI ELEMENT that starts from $27,300.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Touareg is the V8 TDI R-LINE that starts from $41,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Touareg is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: 150 TDI ELEMENT, 150 TDI, V6 TDI, V6 WOLFSBURG EDITION and V8 TDI R-LINE.

    The largest Volkswagen Touareg is the V8 TDI R-LINE which measures 1965mm wide, 4898mm in length and sits 1742mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Touareg is the V8 TDI R-LINE which has 250kW of power from its 4.1L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ engine.

    The Volkswagen Touareg is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Touareg is the V8 TDI R-LINE which weighs 2890 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Touareg uses Diesel.