2010 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (108 HP @ 2750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 13 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Porsche 911 | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
Model | 911 | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1543 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4465 mm | 4426 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1703 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |