Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 307 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 79 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Due to the lower power, Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 12.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1080 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: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 163 mm (6.4 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: | 1.87 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee and Volkswagen Touareg are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 978 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1909 litres | 1570 litres | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage capacity. Jeep Grand Cherokee has 428 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Grand Cherokee (by 339 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means Jeep Grand Cherokee can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Touareg has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Jeep Grand Cherokee has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touareg, so Volkswagen Touareg quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 6600 | |
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