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2016-2017 Volkswagen Touareg MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 19–24 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2017 Volkswagen Touareg at a glance
The 2016-2017 Volkswagen Touareg covers 2 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 19–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $3,400 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD (19 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2017. The best combined rating in the generation, 24 MPG, was reached in 2016.
2016-2017 Volkswagen Touareg by model year
What the 2017 Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$283
$3,400 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.67
Per 100 miles
$22.67
Five years
$17,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$370less a year
Class median $3,770 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Volkswagen Touareg MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 19 MPG, down 5. Its annual cost goes from $4,000 to $3,400, $600 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touareg (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,400 |
2016 Volkswagen Touareg MPG
19–24 MPG · $3,400–$4,000/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touareg (Most efficient) | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,400 |
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touareg (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $4,000 |
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: $4,630 in California and $2,970 in Texas, a $1,660 difference.
- California $4,630
- Washington $4,290
- New York $3,400
- Florida $3,210
- Texas $2,970
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2016-2017 Volkswagen Touareg get?
EPA rates the 2016-2017 Volkswagen Touareg at 19–24 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Touareg 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 24 MPG (21 city, 28 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 19 MPG; Diesel: 24 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
The Touareg 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 24 MPG, in 2016. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2017.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017.
How does the 2016-2017 Volkswagen Touareg compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2011-2015 Volkswagen Touareg) is rated 19–23 MPG combined and costs $3,750–$4,300 a year to fuel; the 2016-2017 model is rated 19–24 MPG and costs $3,400–$4,000 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD costs about $3,400 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,400 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg 100 miles?
About $22.67 per 100 miles for the Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD is rated 17 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Touareg 3.6L 6-cyl AWD costs about $3,400 a year to fuel, $370 less than the class median of $3,770, and less than 8 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 143 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 19 MPG, down 5. Its annual cost goes from $4,000 to $3,400, $600 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2017 against 2 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg for that year.