Jaguar F-Type 2014 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: | 5.0 Petrol | 4.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Jaguar F-Type) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Touareg) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 550 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 680 NM | 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Jaguar F-Type is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar F-Type engine produces 237 HP more power than Volkswagen Touareg, but torque is 70 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Thanks to more power Jaguar F-Type reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 12.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Jaguar F-Type consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that by driving the Jaguar F-Type over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jaguar F-Type consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 121 mm (4.8 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 | 1.70 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 39 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 315 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
407 litres | 1525 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 1118 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar F-Type is 0.9 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: | 2`150 kg | 3`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`730 kg | 2`602 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 420 kg | 598 kg | |
| Jaguar F-Type load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 42 procentiem less than Volkswagen Touareg. Therefore, Volkswagen Touareg is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 56 800 | 5000 | |
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