2004 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 Jeep Wrangler and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. (190 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 979 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Wrangler. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Wrangler | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
| Model | Wrangler | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 22.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
