2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2017 Volkswagen Touareg

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

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75th Anniversary Edition 4x2

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary Edition 4x2	19	26	$30,270	$30,395
Grand Cherokee 75th Anniversary Edition 4x4	18	25	$32,534	$32,695
Grand Cherokee Altitude 4x2	19	26	$30,270	$30,395
Grand Cherokee Altitude 4x4	18	25	$32,534	$32,695
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x2	19	26	$30,270	$30,395
Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4	18	25	$32,534	$32,695
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2	19	26	$36,746	$37,995
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4	18	25	$38,686	$39,995
Grand Cherokee Limited 75th Anniversary Edition 4x2	19	26	$36,746	$37,995
Grand Cherokee Limited 75th Anniversary Edition 4x4	18	25	$38,686	$39,995
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2	19	26	$43,070	$44,795
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4	18	25	$45,940	$47,795
Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4	13	19	$64,199	$66,895
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x2	19	26	$48,371	$50,495
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4	18	25	$51,241	$53,495
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	18	25	$41,569	$43,095

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V6 Executive

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Touareg V6 Executive	17	23	$57,247	$60,195
Touareg V6 Sport w/Technology	17	23	$47,070	$49,495
Touareg V6 Wolfsburg Edition	17	23	$50,208	$52,795

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,270

$57,247

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,395

$60,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$507 / month

$1003 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.7

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a benchmark SUV; it's a luxury vehicle, a talented off-roader, a scalding-hot track runner, and a family wagon extraordinaire.

Although it might be sold alongside pedestrian Jettas, the Volkswagen Touareg looks and feels nearly like a full-on luxury SUV at a (slightly) cut-rate price.

TCC Likes

Premium look and feel
Responsive 8-speed automatics
SRT is fit for track time

Over-engineered feel inside and out
Composed, refined driving experience
Rarity; you won't see yourself coming or going

TCC Dislikes

Quite pricey, to be without a luxury badge
Grille design still not in alignment
Hemi is too thirsty for what it provides

Mercedes money, VW warranty
Light on high-tech options
No third row

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

38.6

36.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

56.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

59.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

105.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

114.8

113.9

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.5

76.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

65.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

189.8

188.8

Height, Overall (in)

69.3

68.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.3

32.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.3

32.1

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.6

26.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P265/60TR18

P275/40HR21

Rear Tire Order Code

TDC

Front Tire Size

P265/60TR18

P275/40HR21

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TDC

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

7716

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

772

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

772

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

7716

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4545

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6173

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

21 X 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

21 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

450

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

293 @ 6400

280 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4000

266 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

ERC

Displacement

3.6 L/220

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.83

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.84

Trans Order Code

DFT

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.85

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.86

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Transfer Case Model

None

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MOTION

Vehicle Name

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Volkswagen Touareg

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.70

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.70

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

9.2

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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