2006 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2006 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, both 2006 Volkswagen Touareg and 2006 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. (155 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 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 147 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar X-Type. 2006 Jaguar X-Type has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jaguar X-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | 2006 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Jaguar |
| Model | Touareg | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 2099 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 66.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
