2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2005 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar X-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar X-Type would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar X-Type (228 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 742 kg more than 2005 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2005 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Jaguar |
| Model | Touareg | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2312 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
