2011 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2011 Volkswagen Golf 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 111 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Tiguan | Golf |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |