Peugeot 2008 2013 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 82 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 2008 engine produces 68 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 122 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 2008 consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Peugeot 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 2008 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan 2007: Engine power is automatically (without driver intervention) distributed among the wheels based on conditions using a hydraulic multi-disc clutch, viscous clutch, or similar traction control device. Some systems allow locking of multi-disc clutch manually for permanent all wheel drive. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 330'000 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 Peugeot 2008 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Opel Crossland | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 1.4 engine: The engine is characterised by increased vibration when cold, frequent antifreeze leaks and turbine defects. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.69 m | |
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Peugeot 2008 is smaller. Peugeot 2008 is 27 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 2008 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1194 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Peugeot 2008 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 316 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 2008 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Peugeot 2008 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`582 | 2`170 | |
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| Quality: | Peugeot 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Peugeot 2008, so Peugeot 2008 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 6600 | |
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