2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2WD vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 S
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2WD 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. Both 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2WD and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 S are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 S (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2WD. (108 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 S should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2WD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2WD weights approximately 2 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, both vehicles can yield 280 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2WD | 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 | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1543 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 | 4.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
