Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Jeep Compass 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 4 HP more power than Jeep Compass, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Compass, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Tiguan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Compass. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 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) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm shorter than the Jeep Compass, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 328 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1269 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Tiguan has 142 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Compass. The Jeep Compass 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 Tiguan (by 241 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 metres more than that of the Jeep Compass, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 6400 | |
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