Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 vs Hyundai ix35 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 383 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai ix35 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 44 HP less power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Hyundai ix35. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 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 2007 2.0 engine Hyundai ix35 2010 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Hyundai ix35 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai ix35, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1436 litres | |
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Hyundai ix35 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Tiguan has 121 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. This could mean that the Volkswagen Tiguan uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai ix35, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`165 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Hyundai ix35 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Hyundai ix35, so Hyundai ix35 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7400 | |
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