2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Touareg.

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has 2 model options: Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L and Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L.

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg is 22 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L242128
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L191723

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg is $3,250.

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 2016 Volkswagen Touareg to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,750 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 (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,200spend $4,500 more
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L$3,300spend $5,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg will consume in one year is 16 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L15
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L16

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Emit?

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg will emit an average of about 6,720,000 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 229 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2016 Volkswagen Touareg model options.

Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO26,510,000
Trees Needed to Offset310
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.6 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO26,930,000
Trees Needed to Offset330
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2016 Volkswagen Touareg MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/touareg/2016.

  • "2016 Volkswagen Touareg MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/touareg/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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