Compare 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
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
6.6
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.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Standard SUV 2WD -
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58 56.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
105.4 -
Front Leg Room (in)
40.3 41.4
Front Hip Room (in)
57 -
Second Leg Room (in)
38.6 36.7
Passenger Capacity
5 5
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
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
69.3 68.2
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.1 66
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
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
68.3 64
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
36.3 32.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
36.3 32.1
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 13
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 13
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
24.6 26.4
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.1 39
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P265/60TR18 P275/40HR21
Rear Tire Order Code
TDC NA
Front Tire Size
P265/60TR18 P275/40HR21
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
TDC NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 7716
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
3500 7716
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 772
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4545 4696
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
- 6173
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 21 X 9.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 21 X 9.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum 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 Torque @ RPM
260 @ 4000 266 @ 2500
Engine Order Code
ERC NA
Displacement
3.6 L/220 3.6 L/220
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
Engine Oil Cooler
- None
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 17
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27 -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 1.86
Trans Type
8 8
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.22
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29 3.83
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 2.84
Trans Order Code
DFT NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.44
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.82
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 4.85
Trans PTO Access
- No
Transfer Case Power Take Off
- No
Transfer Case Model
- None
Summary
Vehicle Name
Jeep Grand Cherokee Volkswagen Touareg
Body Style
Sport Utility 4MOTION
Body Code
- S
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link -
Suspension Type - Front
Short And Long Arm Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm -
Axle Type - Front
- Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
- 3.70
Axle Type - Rear
- Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
- 3.70
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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