Jaguar XJ 2009 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJ engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Touareg. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.3 | |
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The Jaguar XJ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XJ consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that by driving the Jaguar XJ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.73 m | |
| Jaguar XJ is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1570 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Jaguar XJ has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. This could mean that the Jaguar XJ uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XJ is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means Jaguar XJ can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 6600 | |
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