Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | 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: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan engine produces 3 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| 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: | 4.34 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.70 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is smaller. Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Volkswagen Tiguan may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 11 200 | |
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