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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIvsJeep 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) · Facelift 2014

4.2 V8 TDI

340 hp4134 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2015
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) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,297 kg
    5,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    239 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,099 km
    683 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDIJeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Power
340hp254kW
352hp262kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,297kg5,064lb
2,499kg5,509lb
Gross weight
2,960kg6,526lb
2,949kg6,501lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
108.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,099km683mi
Calculated
715km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,134cc252cu in
5,654cc345cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
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
580L
457L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,554L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
93L
CO2 emissions
239g/km
304g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI: 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDIJeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
35.2 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
352 hp
262 kW

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8 has 12 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
800 Nm
590 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
2,297 kg
5,064 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
242 km/h
150 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI5.8 s
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V87.3 s

Although Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8 has more power, Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8: 1.5 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8: 3.9 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
1,099 km
683 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
340 hp
254 kW
5.8 s
242 km/h
150 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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)Facelift 20144.2 V8 TDIJeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
352 hp
262 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
2,297 kg
5,064 lb
2,499 kg
5,509 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 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
1,099 km
683 mi
715 km
445 mi
CO2 score
239 g/km
304 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
457 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDIJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 4.2 V8 TDI

  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 202 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 384 km (238 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 123 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 65 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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