2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2010 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2010 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 168 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Galaxy. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Galaxy. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Galaxy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2010 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
Model | Tiguan | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |