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: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 625 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar XJ is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XJ engine produces 197 HP more power than Volkswagen Touareg, but torque is 125 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Thanks to more power Jaguar XJ reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 11.9 | |
| Jaguar XJ consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XJ could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 1.70 m | |
| Jaguar XJ is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar XJ is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 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 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 6600 | |
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