2012 Audi A1 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2012 Audi A1 and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Audi A1. (85 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 501 kg more than 2012 Audi A1. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A1. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A1.
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2012 Audi A1 | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | A1 | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3954 mm | 4426 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1416 mm | 1703 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |