Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 179 kW@3600 569 Nm@2000 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 165 kW@3750 552 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,916 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,297 kg | 2,256 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 85 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 988 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 886 mm | 94 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,028 L | 909 L | -908 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 2,008 L | -1 L |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |