Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 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: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 20 HP more power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Tiguan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.63 m | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is larger. Volkswagen Tiguan is 13 cm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1219 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Tiguan has 86 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 291 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi ASX, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 11 000 | |
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