2006 Hyundai Trajet 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 Hyundai Trajet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Trajet 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 89 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Trajet.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Trajet has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Trajet 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:
| 2006 Hyundai Trajet | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Trajet | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
