Opel Antara 2011 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 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: | 163 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Opel Antara engine produces 23 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Despite the higher power, Opel Antara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Antara consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Antara could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | 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 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: | 4.60 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.69 m | |
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Opel Antara is larger. Opel Antara is 17 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Antara is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1420 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Antara has 50 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This could mean that the Opel Antara uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Antara is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 7200 | |
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