Jeep Wrangler vs Volkswagen Touareg

The Jeep Wrangler starts from $81,990 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Touareg opens at $86,790. That makes the Jeep Wrangler the more affordable entry point by $4,800.

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 $90,189 and $95,469 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Volkswagen Touareg by roughly $4,130 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 Wrangler features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Wrangler stands out with heated front seats, Alpine audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volkswagen Touareg. The Volkswagen Touareg counters with wireless charging and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Jeep Wrangler uses a Petrol I4 Turbo producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds.

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 Wrangler has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 170kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen Touareg is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 555mm shorter than the Volkswagen Touareg at 4,889mm (2,894mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Touareg generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 810L in the Volkswagen Touareg, giving the Volkswagen Touareg a 445L advantage. The Volkswagen Touareg seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Volkswagen Touareg leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 2,003kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,907/year for the Jeep Wrangler and $2,081/year for the Volkswagen Touareg. That is a $826 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen Touareg.

Estimated annual total: $2,907 (Jeep Wrangler) vs $2,081 (Volkswagen Touareg). The Volkswagen Touareg saves you roughly $826 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Wrangler) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Touareg). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Wrangler)—.