Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 vs Jeep Compass 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 34 HP more power than Jeep Compass, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Jeep Compass. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Compass. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has 4x4: Engine power is automatically (without driver intervention) distributed among the wheels based on conditions using a hydraulic multi-disc clutch, viscous clutch, or similar traction control device. Some systems allow locking of multi-disc clutch manually for permanent all wheel drive. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | 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 |
1510 litres | 1269 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 241 litres). | |||
| 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`240 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6600 | |
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