1998 Renault Safrane vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1998 Renault Safrane. (113 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Safrane weights approximately 159 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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 @ 1700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Safrane. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Safrane | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Safrane | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
