2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid.
The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid has a 288V Ni-MH electric motor which is charged via standard charger.
All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.
Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is, we have the information you need.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Get?
First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid gets up to 20 miles per gallon in the city, and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
The combined average MPG for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is 21 miles per gallon.
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid?
The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is $3,500 per year.
That value has 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.
If you were to compare a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,000 more on fuel.
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Consume?
The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid will consume roughly 14 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
Overview
The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid.
| City MPG | 20 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 24 |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $6,000 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,500 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium |
| Electric Motor | 288V Ni-MH |
| ATV Type | Hybrid |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 14 |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 3 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Vehicle Class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Start/Stop? | Yes |
| Supercharged? | Yes |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Related Volkswagen Models from 2012
If you're interested in other Volkswagen models from 2012, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.
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