1999 Mazda Demio vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 597 kg more than 1999 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mazda Demio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Demio. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda Demio has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda Demio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Mazda Demio 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
Make Mazda Volkswagen
Model Demio Tiguan
Year Released 1999 2010
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1322 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 62 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 960 kg 1557 kg
Vehicle Length 3820 mm 4427 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1808 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1687 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2604 mm


 

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