Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Hyundai ix35 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 24 HP more power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Hyundai ix35. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Tiguan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai ix35, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1436 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Tiguan has 121 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. This could mean that the Volkswagen Tiguan uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 74 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai ix35, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai ix35 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai ix35, so Hyundai ix35 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 9600 | |
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