2011 Chrysler 200 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

To start off, both 2011 Chrysler 200 and 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler 200. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler 200.

Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chrysler 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler 200. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler 200.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Chrysler 200 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
Make Chrysler Volkswagen
Model 200 Tiguan
Year Released 2011 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 1700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4869 mm 4427 mm
Vehicle Width 1842 mm 1808 mm
Vehicle Height 1483 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase Size 2766 mm 2604 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L


 

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