Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 291 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Grand Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 83 HP less power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 51 NM less than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Tiguan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 560 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 1.4 engine: The engine is characterised by increased vibration when cold, frequent antifreeze leaks and turbine defects. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 7 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 398 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Suzuki Grand Vitara may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`170 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Suzuki Grand Vitara, so Suzuki Grand Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 5200 | |
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