2008 Volkswagen Touareg MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.

The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has 3 model options: Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L, Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L and Automatic (S6) 10-cyl, 5.0 L.

The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Automatic (S6) 10-cyl, 5.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is 16 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L 16 14 20
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L 14 12 17
Automatic (S6) 10-cyl, 5.0 L 17 15 20

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is $4,817.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $12,583 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L $4,600 spend $11,500 more
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L $5,300 spend $15,000 more
Automatic (S6) 10-cyl, 5.0 L $4,550 spend $11,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will consume in one year is 20 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L 19
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L 21
Automatic (S6) 10-cyl, 5.0 L 21

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2008 Volkswagen Touareg model options.

Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG 14
Highway MPG 20
Combined MPG 16
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $11,500
Fuel Cost $4,600
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 19
Drive 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L:

City MPG 12
Highway MPG 17
Combined MPG 14
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $15,000
Fuel Cost $5,300
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 21
Drive 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (S6) 10-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Automatic (S6) 10-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 20
Combined MPG 17
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $11,250
Fuel Cost $4,550
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 21
Drive 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 10
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Disclaimer

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