Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 10 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Tiguan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2010: It has proactive automatic all-wheel drive and acts as front-wheel drive under normal conditions. In the event of wheel slip, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. The clutch can also be locked manually using a button on the console. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 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 | |||
| 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 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | |
| 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 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 Toyota RAV4 2010 2.2 engine: The AD-series turbo diesel engines were introduced in Toyota vehicles in 2005 and remained in production until 2018. The first model was a 2.2-liter engine, followed by a 2.0-liter version. Both engines share an 86 mm ... More about Toyota RAV4 2010 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 6 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Tiguan has 116 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. 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 Toyota RAV4 (by 242 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 9400 | |
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