2007 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lincoln Mark LT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lincoln Mark LT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 1018 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. 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 2007 Lincoln Mark LT. 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, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (523 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lincoln Mark LT | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mark LT | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2575 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 64 L |
