2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2013 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. (281 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 554 kg more than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Wrangler. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Jeep |
| Model | Touareg | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2423 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
