2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XF and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 539 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XF | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
Model | XF | Touareg |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 100 L |