Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Tiguan can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.2 - 2.0 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 - 150 HP | 110 - 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 - 320 NM | 200 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 - 13.2 seconds | 7.3 - 11.9 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Tiguan are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 - 5.5 | 5.0 - 8.6 | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Tiguan. On average, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan equipped with diesel engines consume 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 144 mm (5.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.70 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is smaller. Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1520 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volkswagen Tiguan may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`896 kg | ~ 2`174 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`390 kg | ~ 1`568 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 506 kg | ~ 606 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Therefore, Volkswagen Tiguan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 9400 | |
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