Compare Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Volkswagen Touareg

Engine

3.6-liter V6 Gas

Engine

3.6-liter V6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 19 MPG

Hwy: 26 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 17 MPG

Hwy: 23 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

24.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

26.4 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.6-liter V6 Gas

Horsepower

293 hp @ 6400 rpm

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque

260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

266 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

37.1 ft

39 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

20" x 8"

18" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

20" x 8"

18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Short And Long Arm

N/A

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

N/A

Tires

Front Tire

P265/50SR20

P255/55HR18

Rear Tire

P265/50SR20

P255/55HR18

Spare Tire

Compact

Fuel Economy

Combined

21 MPG

19 MPG

City

19 MPG

17 MPG

Highway

26 MPG

23 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4 Tons/yr

9.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

24.6 gallons

26.4 gallons

Cruising Range City

467.4 miles

448.8 miles

Cruising Range Highway

639.6 miles

607.2 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

189.8 in

N/A

Height

69.3 in

68.2 in

Max Width

76.5 in

76.4 in

Front Width

63.9 in

65.2 in

Rear Width

64.1 in

66 in

Wheelbase

114.8 in

113.9 in

Ground Clearance

8.6 in

N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

40.3 in

41.4 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.9 in

39.6 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

58.7 in

59.8 in

Front Seat Hip Room

57 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

38.6 in

36.7 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.2 in

38.9 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

58 in

56.7 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

56.2 in

N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,513 lbs

N/A

Maximum Towing Capacity

3,500 lbs

7,716 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

68.3 ft³

64 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

36.3 ft³

32.1 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

36.3 ft³

32.1 ft³

Standard Exterior Colors

Bright White Clearcoat

Black Oak Brown Metallic
Canyon Gray Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Deep Red Metallic
Moonlight Blue Pearl
Pure White
Reef Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Sand Gold Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

Diamond Black Crystal Pearlcoat
Sting-Gray Clearcoat

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

N/A

Black Anthracite, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Cornsilk Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Not Available

WiFi Hotspot

Optional

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Not Available

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System

Optional

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Optional

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Not Available

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Not Available

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Optional

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Optional

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Optional

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Optional

Not Available

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

Not Available

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

10 Years / 100,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Volkswagen Touareg

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Weight and Towing

Cargo Space

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary