2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar X-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar X-Type would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 661 kg more than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar X-Type | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | X-Type | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
