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2004 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI review. Image by VW.

2004 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI review
Earlier this year, VW released an entry-level version of the mighty Touareg: the 2.5 TDI. The 5-cylinder engine is essentially half the V10 Diesel engine used in the top of the range Touareg model, and at just under £31,000 on the road poses a considerable saving on the larger engined model.

   


Reviews homepage -> Volkswagen reviews -> 2004 Volkswagen Touareg -> 2.5 TDI 174PS 6-speed auto technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 111
0-62 mph (seconds): 12.9

Urban mpg: 20.7
Extra urban mpg: 34.8
Combined mpg: 27.9
CO2 (g/km): 273


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4754
Height (mm): 1726
Width (mm): 1928
Wheelbase (mm): 2855
Front track (mm): 1655
Rear track (mm): 1670
Cargo volume (litres): 555
Gross weight (kg): 2850
Kerb weight (kg): 2209
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 3500
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 100


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: All aluminium five-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with charge air cooling. Mounted longitudinally in front.

Management: Two-way oxidising catalytic converter controlling emissions to Euro III standard.

Cubic capacity (cc): 2460
Compression ratio: 18.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 81.00 x 95.50
Valve gear: Two valves per cylinder. Bucket-type tappets. Single overhead camshaft gear-driven.
Max. power (bhp): 172 at 3500 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 295 at 2000 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed automatic driving through all four wheels (4MOTION). Converter with lock-up clutch.

Gear ratios:
1st: 4.15:1
2nd: 2.37:1
3rd: 1.56:1
4th: 1.16:1
5th: 0.86:1
6th: 0.69:1
Reverse: 3.39:1
Final drive: 4.1:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent suspension: double wishbones with steel springs with low friction spring bellows, continuously regulated electronically controlled dampers. Anti-roll bar.

Rear: As front.

Steering: Hydraulic power assisted rack and pinion steering.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.60

Brakes: Disc brakes front (308mm) and rear (314mm), front discs ventilated, ABS, EPBD, brake assist system.

Wheels: 7.5J x 17" ' Canyon 5' alloy wheels.

Tyres: 235/65 R17







 

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