2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 414 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan has manual transmission. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Dodge Charger | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Charger | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 368 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |