2008 Ford Bantam vs. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 544 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Bantam will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Bantam | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Bantam | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1683 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |