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 OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L161420
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L141217
Automatic (S6) 10-cyl, 5.0 L171520

💵 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 OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L$4,600spend $11,500 more
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L$5,300spend $15,000 more
Automatic (S6) 10-cyl, 5.0 L$4,550spend $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 OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.6 L19
Automatic (S6) 8-cyl, 4.2 L21
Automatic (S6) 10-cyl, 5.0 L21

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg Emit?

The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.

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 MPG14
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $11,500
Fuel Cost$4,600
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSport 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 MPG12
Highway MPG17
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $15,000
Fuel Cost$5,300
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSport 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 MPG15
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $11,250
Fuel Cost$4,550
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders10
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2008 Volkswagen Touareg MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/touareg/2008.

  • "2008 Volkswagen Touareg MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/touareg/2008. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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