Opel Mokka 2012 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Opel Mokka engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Opel Mokka reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 158 mm (6.2 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. 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Mokka engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Opel Mokka 2012 1.4 engine: The Opel 1.4 Turbo engines with codes A14NET and A14NEL are 1.4-liter turbocharged units producing around 140 hp. They use a timing chain and a cast-iron cylinder block, which contributes to decent durability when the engine is maintained properly. With regular servicing—particularly frequent oil ... More about Opel Mokka 2012 1.4 engine Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.70 m | |
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Opel Mokka is smaller. Opel Mokka is 15 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Mokka is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1372 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Opel Mokka has 114 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 138 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Mokka is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Opel Mokka can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`959 kg | 2`060 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`490 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 469 kg | 630 kg | |
| Opel Mokka load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Therefore, Volkswagen Tiguan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 8800 | |
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