2013 Volkswagen TouaregFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
23
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 4 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
27.5MPG average+19.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 23 MPG · Owner reported avg: 27.5 MPG
Range: 26–29 MPG
Driving mix: City 38% / Highway 62%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 27.5 real world MPG based on 4 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S8)
Diesel Diesel
City
20
Hwy
29
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
16
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8) | Diesel Diesel | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,700 |
| Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,300 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 4/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 445 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 15.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 8-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 3L, 6-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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