2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 272 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Jeep | Volkswagen |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 20.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |