Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, but torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touran gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Tiguan has 225 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. 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 Touran (by 479 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 7000 | |
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