Toyota RAV4 2012 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 124 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 46 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 187 mm (7.4 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is larger, but slightly lower. Toyota RAV4 is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 577 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Toyota RAV4 has 107 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 195 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.6 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`190 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Tiguan has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 11 200 | |
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