2012 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 7 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo 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. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Lamborghini |
| Model | Tiguan | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1543 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4426 mm | 4345 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1809 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1703 mm | 1184 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.3 L/100km | 20.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
