2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2009 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 201 kg more than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2009 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Volkswagen | Jeep |
Model | Touareg | Cherokee |
Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |