2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 482 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJR.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XJR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Jaguar XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJR | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | XJR | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 12.0: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
