Volkswagen Touareg 2018 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Touareg) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Jeep Grand Cherokee) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 347 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touareg and Jeep Grand Cherokee have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Touareg torque is 253 NM more than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 10.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touareg over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 790 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) | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Touareg is 5 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 810 litres | 782 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1554 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touareg has 28 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 246 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 2`812 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 52 400 | 26 000 | |
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