2003 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar X-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar X-Type would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. (227 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 443 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar X-Type. (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar X-Type | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | X-Type | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
