2012 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 8 kg more than 2013 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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2012 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Honda Accord | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1539 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4427 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1683 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |