2012 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2012 Daewoo Kalos 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 (108 HP @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 438 kg more than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. 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 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daewoo Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daewoo Kalos.
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2012 Daewoo Kalos | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
Model | Kalos | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1543 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4426 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1703 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |