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Read more2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2022 Hyundai Tucson: Which compact SUV is right for you?
Consumers looking for a dynamic, practical SUV that will meet all their space needs while being fun to drive have a few options on the market right now. These include the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2022 Hyundai Tucson.
Generally considered the sportiest SUV in its category, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan still has to deal with a Tucson that is also known for being quite fun to drive. Like the Tiguan, the Tucson is also versatile and equipped with several technologies that consumers are looking for. It is therefore an important rival for the new Tiguan, but which one is right for you? Let’s take a closer look.
You have to take a look at the elements that make every model stand out. In the case of the Volkswagen Tiguan, when compared to the Hyundai Tucson, we realize that it stands out on several levels, including cargo space and engine power.
A much more powerful engine in the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Let's compare the Hyundai Tucson and the Volkswagen Tiguan under the hood to get started if you want. The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine developing 184 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission right out of the gate and offers more power than any other compact SUV.
Not convinced? Let's compare with the Tucson. The first engine in the Hyundai compact SUV range is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Although the Tucson has a little bit more horsepower, the major number to consider is torque.
Torque plays a direct role in how a vehicle accelerates and how quickly it reacts when passing. The 2022 Tiguan not only has more torque than the Tucson, it also has more torque than any other compact SUV in its segment. In simple terms, it feels a lot faster than the Tucson on the road.
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan also comes standard with all-wheel drive while AWD is an option on the Tucson. Despite the added stability of all-wheel drive, the Tiguan is more efficient than the Tucson by about 0.5 litres per 100 kilometres. With the current price of gas, that isn’t negligeable!
Discover all the other ways the Volkswagen Tiguan stands out today at Journey VW!
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