2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 21 kg more than 2009 BMW 120.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 120 | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
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 | 168 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |