Hyundai ix35 2013 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 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: | 116 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai ix35 engine produces 24 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Hyundai ix35 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai ix35 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Hyundai ix35 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai ix35 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai ix35 is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai ix35 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 591 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1436 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai ix35 has 121 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 74 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai ix35 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Hyundai ix35 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Hyundai ix35 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai ix35, so Hyundai ix35 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 9600 | |
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