2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XJ and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 789 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (525 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XJ | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
Model | XJ | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 750 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 100 L |