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2010 Volkswagen Touareg MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 16–20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2010 Volkswagen Touareg at a glance
The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 16–20 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Touareg 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD at 20 MPG, which costs about $4,720 a year to fuel at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $4,720 to $5,020, a $300 difference. The Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD costs less to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2010 (class median $3,630 a year).
What the 2010 Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$418
$5,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.37
Per 100 miles
$33.47
Five years
$25,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,390more a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Volkswagen Touareg MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touareg (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touareg (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,720 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD: $5,990 in California and $4,350 in Texas, a $1,640 difference.
- California $5,990
- Washington $5,630
- New York $4,960
- Florida $4,590
- Texas $4,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 standard SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2009 Volkswagen Touareg) is rated 14–20 MPG combined and costs $4,720–$5,740 a year to fuel; the 2010 model is rated 16–20 MPG and costs $4,720–$5,020 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg get?
EPA rates the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg at 16–20 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Touareg 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 16 MPG; Diesel: 20 MPG.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD costs about $5,020 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,720–$5,020 a year. That is a $300 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg 100 miles?
About $33.47 per 100 miles for the Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $31.47 and $33.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD is rated 14 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD costs about $5,020 a year to fuel, $1,390 more than the class median of $3,630, and less than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 301 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,720. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2010 against 3 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg for that year.