2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 99 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 453 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. 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 2012 Fiat 500. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Fiat |
Model | Tiguan | 500 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2301 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |