2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2001 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Liana. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 427 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Suzuki Liana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Liana. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2001 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Suzuki |
| Model | Tiguan | Liana |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
