Suzuki Vitara 2014 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 50 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 880 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: | 185 mm (7.3 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: | 350'000 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.70 m | |
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Suzuki Vitara is smaller. Suzuki Vitara is 25 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Suzuki Vitara has 95 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 800 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 1.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Suzuki Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 440 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 11 200 | |
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