Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Volkswagen Touareg

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L starts from $82,750 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Touareg opens at $86,790. That makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee L the more affordable entry point by $4,040.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $91,025 and $95,469 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Volkswagen Touareg by roughly $4,700 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen Touareg gets a 15-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L stands out with heated front seats that you will not find on the Volkswagen Touareg. The Volkswagen Touareg counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L uses a Petrol V6 Pentastar w/ ESS producing 210kW and 344Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic w/ paddle shifters to a 4WD layout.

The Volkswagen Touareg responds with a Diesel making 170kW and 500Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 170kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L measures 5,204mm long on a 3,091mm wheelbase, 315mm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg at 4,889mm (2,894mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 487L in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 810L in the Volkswagen Touareg, giving the Volkswagen Touareg a 323L advantage. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Touareg leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,813kg. That 687kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,021/year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and $2,081/year for the Volkswagen Touareg. That is a $940 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen Touareg.

Estimated annual total: $3,021 (Jeep Grand Cherokee L) vs $2,081 (Volkswagen Touareg). The Volkswagen Touareg saves you roughly $940 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Grand Cherokee L) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Touareg). Both match on warranty length.