Volkswagen Tiguan (2011 – 2016) vs Renault Koleos (2011 – 2013): specs compared
The Volkswagen Tiguan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 175 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 9.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 215 km/h against 192 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,501 kg against 1,564 kg. At 4,521 mm, the Renault Koleos is 94 mm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Tiguan
2011 – 2016
|
Renault
Koleos
2011 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2016 | 2011 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 21 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 211 hp | 150 – 173 hp |
| Torque | 199 – 380 Nm | 226 – 361 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 11.9 s | 9.9 – 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 215 km/h | 180 – 192 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 9.9 L/100 km | 5.7 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,427 mm | 4,521 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,604 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,501 – 1,727 kg | 1,564 – 1,709 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.