2007 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Wrangler and 2007 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Wrangler.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Wrangler | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
Model | Wrangler | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |