2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2010 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2010 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2010 Volvo C30 are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 106 kg more than 2010 Volvo C30.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volvo C30 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2010 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2010 Volvo C30 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 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volvo |
Model | Tiguan | C30 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1448 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |