Jaguar F-Type 2013 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2007
| Body: | Coupe | 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 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Jaguar F-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 155 HP more power than Volkswagen Touareg, but torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Thanks to more power Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Jaguar F-Type consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar F-Type could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar F-Type consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 108 mm (4.3 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Touareg can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.73 m | |
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Jaguar F-Type is smaller. Jaguar F-Type is 28 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touareg, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar F-Type is 42 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 315 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
407 litres | 1570 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space. Jaguar F-Type has 235 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 1163 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means Jaguar F-Type can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 56 800 | 6800 | |
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