Volkswagen Touareg 2014 vs Jeep Wrangler 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 Wrangler) 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: | 245 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 25 HP less power than Jeep Wrangler, but torque is 150 NM more than Jeep Wrangler. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 12.3 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 Wrangler, 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 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Wrangler. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 81 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 650 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.87 m | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Touareg is 2 cm longer than the Jeep Wrangler, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 697 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touareg has 149 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Wrangler. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.5 metres less than that of the Jeep Wrangler, which means Volkswagen Touareg can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`840 kg | 2`546 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Touareg scores higher in safety tests, but Jeep Wrangler is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Touareg scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 36 800 | |
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