Volkswagen Touran 2015 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2019
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touran engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touran reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 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: | 4.53 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Touran is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Touran is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 834 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1980 litres | 1655 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touran has 219 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 325 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`240 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touran has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 19 600 | |
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