8.3
2023 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI review
The base VW Touareg drives like a luxury Euro SUV, but isn't priced like one. It's a winning formula, even a few years into its life cycle.
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Mike Costello
Volkswagen Touareg vs Volvo EX90 Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
Volvo EX90
2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
vs
2024 Volvo
EX90
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.3
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Volvo EX90
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$86,790 - $129,990
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
NA
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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Reviews
NA
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | - | |
