Lexus UX 2018 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus UX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Tiguan) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 171 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Lexus UX engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 195 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Lexus UX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.63 m | |
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Lexus UX is larger, but lower. Lexus UX and Volkswagen Tiguan are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1655 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus UX is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`980 kg | 2`290 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`460 kg | 1`665 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 625 kg | |
| Lexus UX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Therefore, Volkswagen Tiguan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus UX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 16 200 | |
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