Volkswagen Touareg — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
VW's flagship premium large SUV. Offering absolute comfort, massive cabin space, and robust 3.0-litre V6 diesel engines.
TL;DR
30 MPG
Real-world diesel
75L
Tank capacity
£102.60
Full tank (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Volkswagen Touareg achieves an estimated 30 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 75-litre tank completely costs approximately £106.58 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
30
Real-world MPG
Diesel
35.3
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1077 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1593 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2153 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3230 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4307 |
| Full tank (75L) | £106.58 |
| Cost per mile | 21.5p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
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Tips to get better MPG from your Touareg
The Touareg is heavy and uses a V6; drive smoothly and avoid sudden bursts of speed.
Select 'Eco' mode to optimize gearbox shifts and lower cruising RPM.
Maintain active suspension heights: lower the car at speed to reduce highway aerodynamic drag.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Volkswagen Touareg achieving ~30 MPG real-world, if you fill 60 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£6.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.65
Cost of 3-mile detour
£5.35
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 28 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Volkswagen Touareg?
The Volkswagen Touareg achieves approximately 30 MPG diesel in real-world conditions, around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 35.3 MPG.
How much does it cost to fill a Volkswagen Touareg?
The Volkswagen Touareg has a fuel tank of 75 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £102.60. Diesel costs approximately £106.58 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Volkswagen Touareg?
At 7,400 miles/year and 142.1p/litre diesel, a Volkswagen Touareg costs approximately £1593 per year in diesel.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Volkswagen Touareg?
In a Volkswagen Touareg doing ~30 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 60-litre fill nets approximately £5.35 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 28 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Volkswagen Touareg cost per mile in fuel?
The Volkswagen Touareg costs approximately 21.5p per mile in diesel at current UK prices.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Volkswagen Touareg?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Volkswagen Touareg is 35.3 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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