Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan engine produces 40 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 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. 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. | |||
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`870 kg | 2`060 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`350 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 630 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Therefore, Volkswagen Tiguan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 9400 | |
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