Volkswagen Touareg 2007 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 34 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touareg could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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: | 4.75 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is larger. Volkswagen Touareg is 32 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 12 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touareg has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Volkswagen Touareg can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`900 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volkswagen Tiguan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Touareg, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 7600 | |
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