2006 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 433 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
