2003 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Pride Wagon. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2003 Kia Pride Wagon has manual transmission. 2003 Kia Pride Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Pride Wagon | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pride Wagon | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 135 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 |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2604 mm |
