2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4Motion vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 S
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4Motion and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 S 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 2.0 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 S (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4Motion. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 S should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4Motion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4Motion weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 S.
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 2.0 S (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4Motion. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4Motion.
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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4Motion | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 S | |
Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
Model | Tiguan | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1400 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4426 mm | 4426 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1809 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1703 mm | 1703 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |