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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSIvsJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) · Facelift 2017 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

3.0 V6 TSI

320 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2015-2018
VS

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) · Facelift 2017

5.7 V8

352 hp5654 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8

  • Most powerful
    352 hp
    262 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    800 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSIJeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
Power
320hp239kW
352hp262kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,244kg4,947lb
2,424kg5,344lb
Gross weight-
2,949kg6,501lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
106.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg 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
15.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
980km609mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu 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-
1,628mm64in
Rear track-
1,634mm64in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
270mm11in
Trunk volume
580L
800L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,689L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
94L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSIJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI5,700-6,500 rpm2,900-4,700 rpm6,750 rpm
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V85,200 rpm4,200 rpm5,800 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSIJeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
34.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8 has 32 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
235 km/h
146 mph
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 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

Although Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8 has more power, Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8: 0.3 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 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 3.0 V6 TSI and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8: 2.8 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 mph
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 20175.7 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
800 L
28.3 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 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 3.0 V6 TSI 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 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 20143.0 V6 TSI
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 20143.0 V6 TSIJeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
352 hp
262 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
2,244 kg
4,947 lb
2,424 kg
5,344 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
800 L
28.3 cu ft
Length
4,828 mm
190.1 in
Height
1,802 mm
70.9 in
Range score
980 km
609 mi
719 km
447 mi
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
800 L
28.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSIJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 261 km (162 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 220 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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