2012 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2012 Volkswagen GTI 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 and 2012 Volkswagen GTI are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 148 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTI.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen GTI. 2012 Volkswagen GTI has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen GTI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2012 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tiguan | GTI |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| 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 | 138 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1541 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4426 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1809 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1703 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
