Volkswagen Touareg 2008 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 6.0 Petrol | 6.1 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 425 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 570 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 25 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.4 | 16.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 470 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 610 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) | 178 mm (7 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 | |
|
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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volkswagen Touareg has
|
Jeep Grand Cherokee has
| |