2011 Volkswagen Touareg  RealSafeCars91Safety Rating

#2 of 2011 SUVs

#2 of all 2011 vehicles


The Touareg, a mainstay of Volkswagen's lineup since 2004, is a large SUV with seating up to 5. Having better than average EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and pollution. With standard all-wheel drive (AWD), it bypasses mud and snow with ease. Volkswagen offers a 6-year, 72,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is safe compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has a score of 91, implying a 0.027% chance of driver death (2.4% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.027% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.082%, meaning the average driver has a 0.027% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.082% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is 42% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is 34% less likely to result in a fatal accident.


And it is safer than many comparable models.

9766Lexus GSAcura ZDXLincoln MKXAudi A6BMW X3Volkswagen TouaregM.-B. M-ClassBMW X5Volvo XC90Acura MDXVolvo S80Lexus RXComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 66 to 97. The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is safer than the 2011 Lexus GS, the 2011 Acura ZDX, the 2011 Lincoln MKX, the 2011 Audi A6, the 2011 BMW X3, the 2011 Lexus RX, the 2011 Volvo S80, the 2011 Acura MDX, and the 2011 Volvo XC90.

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