Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 11 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Grand Vitara is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 398 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1951 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Suzuki Grand Vitara has 72 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This could mean that the Suzuki Grand Vitara uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Grand Vitara (by 441 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`080 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 7600 | |
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