Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 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: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 10 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 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan 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 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 17 600 | 6600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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