2012 Audi TT vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2012 Audi TT 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 Audi TT (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (108 HP @ 2750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2012 Audi TT 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 TT 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 TT (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2012 Audi TT 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 TT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Audi TT | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | TT | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4201 mm | 4426 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1359 mm | 1703 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |