2012 Hyundai Getz vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Getz 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 4 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Getz. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 223 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Getz. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Getz. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Getz.
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2012 Hyundai Getz | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Getz | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 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 | 1320 kg | 1543 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4426 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1703 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |