2008 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ulysse and 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 99 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ulysse | 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ulysse | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
