Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Renault Kadjar 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 30 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kadjar might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Tiguan engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.61 m | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Kadjar, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1478 litres | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has 2 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 32 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.3 metres more than that of the Renault Kadjar, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`943 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 390 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 10 400 | |
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