Toyota RAV4 2009 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Toyota RAV4 has 4x4: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive and acts as front-wheel drive under normal conditions. In the event of wheel slip, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. The clutch can also be locked manually using a button on the console. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2009 2.2 engine: The AD-series turbo diesel engines were introduced in Toyota vehicles in 2005 and remained in production until 2018. The first model was a 2.2-liter engine, followed by a 2.0-liter version. Both engines share an 86 mm ... More about Toyota RAV4 2009 2.2 engine 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: | 4.34 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Toyota RAV4 is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1752 litres | no data | |
| Toyota RAV4 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 1 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: | 2`190 kg | 2`165 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 6000 | |
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