Skoda Yeti 2013 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Yeti engine produces 28 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Skoda Yeti reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Skoda Yeti consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Skoda Yeti over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Tiguan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from thirteen 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Skoda Yeti 2013 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
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Skoda Yeti is smaller. Skoda Yeti is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Yeti is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1665 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Skoda Yeti has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Yeti (by 155 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Yeti is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Skoda Yeti can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`955 kg | 2`060 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`305 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 630 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Skoda Yeti has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Skoda Yeti, so Skoda Yeti quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 9000 | |
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