2009 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2009 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen T5 (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 761 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 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Tiguan | T5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |