2009 Honda FR-V vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda FR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (108 HP @ 2750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 25 kg more than 2009 Honda FR-V.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda FR-V | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | FR-V | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
