2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

To start off, both 2012 Audi Q7 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (108 HP @ 2750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 812 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2012 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Audi Q7 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
Make Audi Volkswagen
Model Q7 Tiguan
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 333 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 2750 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2355 kg 1543 kg
Vehicle Length 5088 mm 4426 mm
Vehicle Width 1984 mm 1809 mm
Vehicle Height 1737 mm 1703 mm
Wheelbase Size 3002 mm 2604 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 4.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 64 L


 

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