Renault Koleos 2011 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 175 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Renault Koleos engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Despite the higher power, Renault Koleos reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Koleos consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Koleos could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Koleos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Koleos 2011 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
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Renault Koleos is larger. Renault Koleos is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Koleos has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This could mean that the Renault Koleos uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Koleos is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Renault Koleos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 10 600 | |
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