2011 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2011 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2011 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 2. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 457 kg more than 2011 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 2. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 2. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda 2 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda 2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2011 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Volkswagen | Mazda |
Model | Tiguan | 2 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1475 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2489 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 43 L |