Toyota RAV4 2012 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 176 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
| Toyota RAV4 engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.6 | |
| Toyota RAV4 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 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. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota RAV4 2012 2.5 engine | |||
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: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 1.4 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`034 | 2`220 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 200 | 10 600 | |
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