Volkswagen Touareg 2008 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 6.0 Petrol | 5.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 124 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.4 | 15.4 | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touareg could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 500 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 620 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee 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: | 4.75 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Volkswagen Touareg and Jeep Grand Cherokee are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 978 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1909 litres | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage space. Volkswagen Touareg has 428 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Grand Cherokee (by 359 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.4 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means Volkswagen Touareg can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`080 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5600 | |
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