Mitsubishi ASX 2012 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi ASX engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi ASX consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi ASX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi ASX consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Tiguan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Tiguan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Tiguan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Tiguan engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is smaller. Mitsubishi ASX is 13 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi ASX is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1219 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Mitsubishi ASX has 86 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 291 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi ASX is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Mitsubishi ASX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 11 200 | |
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