2012 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan would be higher. Both 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2013 Ford Focus are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Focus (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (108 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 78 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2013 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Tiguan | Focus |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| 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 | 108 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4450 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1543 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4426 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1809 mm | 2045 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1703 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
