How much is a 2016 Volkswagen TouaregDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2016 Volkswagen TouaregDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €19,075, based on 14 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg depreciate per year?

A Volkswagen Touareg loses roughly 14.8% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2016 Volkswagen TouaregDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2016 Volkswagen TouaregDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Volkswagen Touareg2016

Diesel

€18,075ROI listing median

NI import est.€23,709

ROI cheaper by ~€5,634

28 days avg on market · Low data confidence · VRT based on G (171–190 g/km) (35%), Revenue uses OMSP

Normal DemandMedium Confidence

Listing price range

€17k – €20k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 5h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€18,075

private sale ~€15,761 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€11,865 – €14,408

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

253k km

typical 233k km

Days listed

28d

avg on market · demand 52/100

AI Market Summary

Strong build quality, spacious seven-seat SUV, excellent towing capacity—holds value well for family buyers.
At €18k median, fairly priced for market; however, mileage (233k km) sits above Irish average for this age—expect higher maintenance spend ahead.
3.0 TDI engine prone to DPF clogging (especially if short urban trips), EGR carbon faults, and injector coking—typical VAG diesel issues. Verify full service history and recent DPF regeneration records.
Before purchase, request documented evidence of DPF cleaning or replacement within last 20k km and check for any stored fault codes (rough idle, limp mode, NOx warnings).
Two open recalls on file—confirm both have been completed with dealer documentation before signing.

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Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Verified spec data

Power

259 bhp

262 PS

Torque

580 Nm

428 lb·ft

0–62 mph

7.3s

140 mph top

Engine

3.0L

3000 cc

Boot space

810L

1800L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

42.2 mpg

6.6 L/100km

Urban

36.7 mpg

Extra urban

47.1 mpg

CO₂

173 g/km

EURO 6

NOx

39 mg/km

Import levy: €195

Fuel tank

85L

Dimensions

Length

4.80m

4801 mm

Width

1.94m

Height

1.71m

Wheelbase

2.89m

Safety & ownership

Insurance

Group 44E

Road tax (UK)

£345

per year

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Volkswagen Touareg 2016

Reliability

3/5

The 2016 Touareg diesel offers impressive towing and off-road capability but suffers from common VAG diesel issues including DPF problems and expensive electrical faults. Ownership can be costly due to complex systems and dealer-dependent repairs; fuel economy benefits of diesel are offset by maintenance costs and potential emissions-related failures.

Known issues

DPF (diesel particulate filter) clogging and regeneration failures, particularly in low-mileage or urban driving patterns
EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve carbon buildup causing rough idle, limp mode, and NOx sensor faults
Fuel injector coking on this generation VAG 3.0 TDI engine, leading to rough running and increased emissions
Panoramic sunroof seal deterioration causing water ingress and electrical gremlins
Mechatronic gearbox failures (8-speed automatic) with juddering and hesitant shifts, especially under load
Turbocharger variable geometry actuator failure, resulting in loss of power and check engine light

Good for

Excellent towing capacity (3.5 tonnes braked) and genuine off-road ability with terrain response systems
Reasonable highway fuel economy (35-40 mpg real-world on long journeys) and generous fuel tank
Spacious, comfortable interior with solid build quality for family long-distance travel
Strong residual value compared to petrol equivalents in this segment

Years to avoid: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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