2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2010 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2010 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Ford Maverick. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Maverick weights approximately 48 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2010 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Maverick 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2010 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Tiguan | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
