Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 10 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4, 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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | |
| 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 Toyota RAV4 2010 2.2 engine: The AD-series turbo diesel engines were introduced in Toyota vehicles in 2005 and remained in production until 2018. The first model was a 2.2-liter engine, followed by a 2.0-liter version. Both engines share an 86 mm ... More about Toyota RAV4 2010 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 6 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Tiguan has 116 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`165 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 10 000 | |
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