Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 15 HP less power than Volkswagen Touran, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Tiguan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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 thirteen 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Tiguan has 225 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. 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 Touran (by 479 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.8 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 7000 | |
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