2000 Tata Safari vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Tata Safari 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 65 more horse power than 2000 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2000 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 483 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2000 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Tata Safari | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
Model | Safari | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2604 mm |