2012 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 959 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Tiguan | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| 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 | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4426 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1809 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1703 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
