Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 vs Toyota RAV4 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 194 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 48 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 86 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Tiguan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 750 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Scirocco | Used also on Toyota Avensis Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Tiguan engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 3 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1470 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.8 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`210 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 5200 | |
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