Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 54 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara is 56 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
516 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 286 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 994 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Grand Vitara has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 10 600 | |
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