Toyota RAV4 2006 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Toyota RAV4 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Tiguan can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volkswagen Tiguan also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.4 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 - 177 HP | 110 - 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 194 - 400 NM | 240 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 - 12 seconds | 7.4 - 11.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 - 10.3 | 5.3 - 9.9 | |
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Toyota RAV4 petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Tiguan. On average, Toyota RAV4 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 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: | 4.40 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 2 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 116 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Volkswagen Tiguan may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`134 | ~ 2`189 | |
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| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 7200 | |
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