2012 Ford Galaxy vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2012 Ford Galaxy 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 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Galaxy (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (108 HP @ 2750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 236 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.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Galaxy. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Galaxy | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Galaxy | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1779 kg | 1543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
