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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 41 kg more than 2012 Audi TT.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Audi TT (465 Nm @ 1650 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi TT has manual transmission. 2012 Audi TT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1650 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4199 mm | 4426 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1349 mm | 1703 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |