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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDIvsJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) · Facelift 2017 SRT 6.4 V8

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

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

4.0 V8 TDI

422 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2020
VS

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) · Facelift 2017

SRT 6.4 V8

468 hp6417 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,310 kg
    5,093 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,216 km
    756 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDIJeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
Power
422hp315kW
468hp349kW
Torque
900Nm664lb-ft
624Nm460lb-ft
Curb weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,383kg5,254lb
Gross weight
3,000kg6,614lb
2,949kg6,501lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
67.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,216km756mi
Calculated
640km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,956cc241cu in
6,417cc392cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,846mm191in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,749mm69in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,914mm115in
Front track
1,676mm66in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,686mm66in
1,661mm65in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
810L
800L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,689L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
94L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDIJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 SRT 6.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 SRT 6.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI-1,250-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V86,250 rpm4,100 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDIJeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 SRT 6.4 V8 has 46 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 SRT 6.4 V8: 46 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
624 Nm
460 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
2,383 kg
5,254 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
257 km/h
160 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 SRT 6.4 V8 has more power, Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 SRT 6.4 V8: 0.1 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 SRT 6.4 V8: 7.2 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
422 hp
315 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
468 hp
349 kW
5.0 s
257 km/h
160 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
Power
468 hp
349 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
800 L
28.3 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,749 mm
68.9 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
Power
468 hp
349 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
5.0 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 III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDIJeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 2017SRT 6.4 V8
Power
422 hp
315 kW
468 hp
349 kW
Torque
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
624 Nm
460 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
2,383 kg
5,254 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
800 L
28.3 cu ft
Length
4,846 mm
190.8 in
Height
1,749 mm
68.9 in
Range score
1,216 km
756 mi
640 km
398 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
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Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
800 L
28.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDIJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 SRT 6.4 V8
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year3,833 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Has 276 Nm more
  • Is 73 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 7.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 576 km (358 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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