Infiniti Q50 2013 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Infiniti Q50 engine produces 60 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 64 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Tiguan) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Infiniti Q50) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.70 m | |
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Infiniti Q50 is larger, but lower. Infiniti Q50 is 36 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 1 cm wider, while the height of Infiniti Q50 is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1510 litres | |
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Infiniti Q50 has more luggage capacity. Infiniti Q50 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 000 | |
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