Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Tiguan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Touran) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 90 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touran 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Volkswagen Touran 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Tiguan is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1655 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Tiguan has 80 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 334 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Touran is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Touran scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touran has serious deffects in 230 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 6400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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