2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2009 BMW 318
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 318 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 52 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 318. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2009 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Tiguan | 318 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
