2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, both 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2005 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (211 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (116 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.

Because 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touran. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touran.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 Volkswagen Touran
Make Jeep Volkswagen
Model Grand Cherokee Touran
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3704 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 116 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 155 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 86.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 12.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 60 L


 

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