Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Audi Q3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 28 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 173 mm (6.8 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 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. Audi Q3 2014 1.4 engine: The 1.4 TSI engine from the EA211 family (code CZEA, 150 hp) is a modern turbocharged unit designed to balance performance and efficiency. It features direct fuel injection, a timing belt drive, and the ACT cylinder deactivation system, which shuts down two cylinders under light load to reduce fuel consumption. In everyday use the engine offers good ... More about Audi Q3 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.61 m | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan is 4 cm longer than the Audi Q3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1365 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi Q3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`080 kg | 1`985 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`426 kg | 1`385 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 654 kg | 600 kg | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem more than Audi Q3. Therefore, Volkswagen Tiguan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 15 600 | |
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