Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 vs Jeep Compass 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 4 HP more power than Jeep Compass, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Jeep Compass is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Compass, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Compass. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm shorter than the Jeep Compass, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 328 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Tiguan has 142 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Compass. The Jeep Compass may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 metres more than that of the Jeep Compass, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`165 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7400 | |
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