Nissan Patrol 2004 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Nissan Patrol engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Despite the higher power, Nissan Patrol reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Patrol consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Patrol could require 540 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Patrol consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 26 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Terrano | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 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 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.69 m | |
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Nissan Patrol is larger. Nissan Patrol is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 13 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Patrol is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 470 litres | |
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Nissan Patrol has more luggage capacity. Nissan Patrol has 135 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Patrol is 1.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Nissan Patrol can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 7200 | |
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