A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
ALCAZAR starts ZAR 1494300 cheaperALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · Touareg from ZAR 1,494,300
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Engine Power
85
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Torque
250
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Engine Size
1493
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Claimed Mileage
5.9
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Ground Clearance
200 mm
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Boot Space
180
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Airbags
Not Available
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Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
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Seating Capacity
7
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Warranty
5
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= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Both ALCAZAR and Touareg are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Touareg
+6 pts
Efficiency
Touareg
+17 pts
Safety
ALCAZAR
+28 pts
Practicality
ALCAZAR
+14 pts
Ownership
ALCAZAR
+15 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
ALCAZAR
Strengths
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Family Usage
Touareg
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
ALCAZAR
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Touareg
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
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Generation
Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
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Production Status
published
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Segment
SUV
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Vehicle Type
SUV
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Ground Clearance
200 mm
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Wheelbase
2760 mm
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Length
4560 mm
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Width
1800 mm
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Height
1710 mm
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Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
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Gross Vehicle Weight
Not Applicable
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Seating Capacity
7
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Boot Space
180 l
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Towing Capacity
Not Applicable
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Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Turning Radius
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Front Legroom
Not Applicable
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Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
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Front Headroom
Not Applicable
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Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Boot Space Seats Folded
180 l
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Number of Doors
5
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Max Payload
Not Applicable
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Boot Volume
180 l
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Doors
5
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Seats
7
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Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
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Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not Applicable
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Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
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Ground Clearance Mm
200 mm
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Height Mm
1710 mm
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Length Mm
4560 mm
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Payload Kg
Not Applicable
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Cargo Volume
180 l
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Tare Mass Kg
Not Applicable
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Turning Circle
Not Applicable
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Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
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Width Mm
1800 mm
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Engine
1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel
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Engine Type
1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel
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Displacement
1493 cc
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Cylinders
Not Applicable
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Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
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Power
85 kW
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Power @ RPM
Not Applicable
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Torque
250 Nm
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Torque @ RPM
Not Applicable
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Fuel System
Not Applicable
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Turbocharger
Not Applicable
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Top Speed
Not Applicable
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0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
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Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
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Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
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Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
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Engine Code
Not Applicable
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Power
114 bhp
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Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
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Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
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Engine Aspiration
Not Applicable
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Engine Type Config
1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel
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0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
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Battery Capacity
Not Available
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Charging Port
Not Available
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AC Charging Time
Not Available
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Engine Displacement
1493 cc
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Engine Displacement Litres
1.49 l
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Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
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Combined System Power
Not Available
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Combined System Torque
Not Available
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Engine Config
1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel
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Engine Cylinders
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement Cc
1493 cc
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Engine Power kW
85 kW
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Engine Torque Nm
250 Nm
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Engine Valves
Not Applicable
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Induction
Not Applicable
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Max Power kW
85 kW
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Max Torque Nm
250 Nm
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Maximum Power
85 kW
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Maximum Torque
250 Nm
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Power kW Rpm
Not Applicable
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Active Exhaust
Not Available
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System Output
Not Available
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Torque Nm Rpm
Not Applicable
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Turbo Type
Not Applicable
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Transmission
Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-wheel drive
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
6 km/h
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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Transmission
Automatic
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
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Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6 km/h
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Claimed Mileage
5.9 km/l
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City Mileage
4.8 km/l
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Highway Mileage
6.8 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
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Emission Standard
Not Applicable
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
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Average Fuel Consumption
16.9 l/100km
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Claimed Fuel Consumption
16.9 l/100km
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Fuel Efficiency
16.9 l/100km
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Real-world Mileage
5.9 km/l
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
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Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Combined Consumption
16.9 l/100km
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Combined Consumption L 100km
16.9 l/100km
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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Fuel Economy Combined
16.9 l/100km
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Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
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Fuel Type
Diesel
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Range Wltp
Not Applicable
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Airbags
Not Available
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
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Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
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Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Not Available
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
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Driver Airbag
Not Available
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
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Side Airbags
Not Available
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TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
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Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Front and rear
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Rear View Camera
Not Available
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360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
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Drive Modes
Not Available
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EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Seat Material
Cloth
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
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Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Boot Space Seats Up
180
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Cargo Space
180
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen ALCAZAR grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Capacity
7
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Seat Count
7
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Seat Trim
Cloth
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Climate Control
Not Available
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Power Windows
Not Available
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Keyless Entry
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Not Available
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Wireless Charging
Wireless
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
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AC Type
Not Available
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Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
4
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Fuel Consumption Combined
16.9
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Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Launch Control
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Stability Control
Not Available
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Valves Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Rim Size
18 Inches
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Source Model Column
alcazar
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
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Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Android Auto
Standard
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
Not Available
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
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USB Ports
Not Available
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Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
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Infotainment Screen
SYNC
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Multi Information Display
Digital display
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Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Touchscreen
SYNC
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Wireless Android Auto
Standard
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
LED Headlamps
Halogen
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Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
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Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Body Type
SUV
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Led Headlights
Halogen
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlamps
Halogen
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Headlight Type
Halogen
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Headlights
Halogen
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Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Front-wheel drive
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Tyre Size
Not Available
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Front Brake Type
Not Available
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Rear Brake Type
Not Available
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
18 Inches
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Wheel Diameter
18 Inches
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Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Wheel Size Type
18 Inches
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Wheelbase Mm
2760 mm
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Wheels
18 Inches
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Front Suspension
Not Available
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Rear Suspension
Not Available
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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Battery Warranty
4
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Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
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Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
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Alternator
120A
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Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
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Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Warranty Years
5
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Warranty Kilometers
5
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Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
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Basic Warranty
5
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Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Warranty
5
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Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
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Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Touareg
Ownership Role
Top
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Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
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Price Zar
669900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current listed price
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Starting Price
669900
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Starting Price Zar
669900
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Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
ALCAZAR leads by 7 points
Both ALCAZAR and Touareg are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
ALCAZAR
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
33/100
Safety
28/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
Touareg
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
50/100
Ownership
50/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Hyundai ALCAZAR
wins with 46 pts
vs 39 pts for Touareg
In structured scoring, ALCAZAR emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Touareg may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the ALCAZAR edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: ALCAZAR 33 vs Touareg 50. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: ALCAZAR 28, Touareg 0. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: ALCAZAR 65, Touareg 50. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: ALCAZAR 64, Touareg 50. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: ALCAZAR 44, Touareg 50. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The ALCAZAR edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The ALCAZAR scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between ALCAZAR and Touareg in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: ALCAZAR scores 44 vs 50.
Efficiency: ALCAZAR scores 33 vs 50.
Safety: ALCAZAR scores 28 vs 0.
Practicality: ALCAZAR scores 64 vs 50.
Ownership: ALCAZAR scores 65 vs 50.
Final structured scoring gives ALCAZAR
the advantage in this comparison.
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