Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, but torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014 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 Golf Sportsvan 2014 1.4 engine | |||
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 |
no data | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Volkswagen Tiguan may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`880 | 2`200 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 400 | 10 600 | |
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