Volkswagen Touareg 2003 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 35 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 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Touareg consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg 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 Tiguan 2007 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 Tiguan 2007 2.0 engine | |||
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 | no data | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touareg has 80 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`165 | |
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touareg has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7600 | |
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