Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 vs Lexus UX 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Tiguan) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus UX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 171 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus UX is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 21 HP less power than Lexus UX, but torque is 135 NM more than Lexus UX. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus UX, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Tiguan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Tiguan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from fourteen 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Tiguan and Lexus UX are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1655 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus UX. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`170 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`560 kg | 1`460 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 520 kg | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Lexus UX. Therefore, Volkswagen Tiguan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus UX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 29 200 | |
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