2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2012 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Wrangler (285 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 700 kg more than 2012 Jeep Wrangler.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Wrangler. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Wrangler. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2012 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2012 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Jeep |
| Model | Touareg | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 3881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2423 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
