2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2010 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 111 more horse power than 2010 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 697 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ. 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 2010 Toyota iQ. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Tiguan | iQ |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 32 L |
