2003 Holden Jackaroo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Jackaroo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Jackaroo would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Jackaroo (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 362 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Jackaroo. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Jackaroo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Jackaroo | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jackaroo | Touran |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
