Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8vsJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) · Facelift 2013 5.7 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

4.2 FSI V8

360 hp4163 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014
VS

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) · Facelift 2013

5.7 V8

352 hp5654 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Lightest
    2,273 kg
    5,011 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    826 km
    514 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Power
360hp268kW
352hp262kW
Torque
445Nm328lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,273kg5,011lb
2,499kg5,509lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,949kg6,501lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
108.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km514mi
Calculated
715km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,163cc254cu in
5,654cc345cu in
Length
4,795mm189in
4,828mm190in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,943mm76in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,802mm71in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,634mm64in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
264mm10in
Trunk volume
520L
457L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,554L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
93L
CO2 emissions-
304g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: Power / Torque
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V86,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,050 rpm
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V85,200 rpm4,200 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
35.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
352 hp
262 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 has 8 hp more than Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8 and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
2,499 kg
5,509 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
245 km/h
152 mph
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V86.5 s
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V87.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
826 km
514 mi
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
715 km
445 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
360 hp
268 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
352 hp
262 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Power
352 hp
262 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
457 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,828 mm
190.1 in
Height
1,802 mm
70.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Power
352 hp
262 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.5 s
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)4.2 FSI V8JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
352 hp
262 kW
Torque
445 Nm
328 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
2,273 kg
5,011 lb
2,499 kg
5,509 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
457 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,828 mm
190.1 in
Height
1,802 mm
70.9 in
Range score
826 km
514 mi
715 km
445 mi
CO2 score
-
304 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
457 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 4.2 FSI V8

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 226 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 63 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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