2006 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar X-Type and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. (227 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 935 kg more than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. (279 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar X-Type | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
Model | X-Type | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 2524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |