Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 30 HP more power than Suzuki Grand Vitara, whereas torque is 167 NM more than Suzuki Grand Vitara. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 2.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Tiguan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Used also on Suzuki SX4 | |
| 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 4 cm shorter than the Suzuki Grand Vitara, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 398 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1951 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Tiguan has 72 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Grand Vitara. The Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (by 441 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`070 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 3600 | |
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