2007 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar X-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar X-Type would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. (227 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 461 kg more than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar X-Type | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | X-Type | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
