1994 Honda CRX vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda CRX would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (108 HP @ 2750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 493 kg more than 1994 Honda CRX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda CRX | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | CRX | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
