{"id":1947,"date":"2012-05-14T13:38:41","date_gmt":"2012-05-14T13:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=1947"},"modified":"2012-07-05T12:48:13","modified_gmt":"2012-07-05T12:48:13","slug":"2012-mazda-cx-5-vs-volkswagen-tiguan-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/2012-mazda-cx-5-vs-volkswagen-tiguan-review\/","title":{"rendered":"2012 Mazda CX-5 Vs Volkswagen Tiguan Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Mazda CX-5<\/td>\n		VS<\/td>\n\"\"
Volkswagen Tiguan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0Welcome to the 2012 Mazda CX-5 vs Volkswagen Tiguan comparison and review page. The VW Tiguan has been around for about 2 years and has recently been updated whereas the CX-5 is an all new model.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The CX-5 is so much more modern looking than the Tiguan both inside and out. While exterior design attractiveness is based on your perception, you would struggle to convince anyone that the VW is anything else but plain. We prefer the layout in the CX-5 as it is a more modern place to be. The Tiguan really needs some updated buttons and design because it has more in common with the Amarok than the nicer Golf. The only area that the VW is ahead of the CX-5 is in terms of slightly higher quality of materials – solely due to the way the doors close, that’s it. Upmarket Tiguan models feature some chrome around the door frames and openings which is a nice touch.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In terms of technology the Tiguan has plenty to boast but its overall reliability is still not the by word since it requires a specific service schedule and 95 octane fuel to be followed exactly. Furthermore the number of complaints for the DSG automatic gearbox and other parts also used in Golf and Audi so early, does not help tits image. The service intervals on the Tiguan may also be longer but it does cost so much more than 2 or 3 services for the Mazda? The CX-5 likewise has all the latest technology yet you can be fairly sure it will go the distance.<\/p>\n

In terms of off-road capability – the 2012 Tiguan’s can no longer be purchased with the off-road pack and the CX-5 is merely an AWD system. If you want to go off road in a compact SUV the only choice is the Suzuki Grand Vitara!<\/p>\n

The other confusing thing about the Tiguan is that the number of engine choices. They are based on the same basic engine and only turbo tweaks change the amount of power. This is a cheap way of selling the same car at a higher price. Although you can argue that computer and hardware changes are required but not as much as the price difference suggests. Nonetheless the VW is only second to the V6 powered Toyota RAV4 which no other review has managed to point out. The final and most important point of comparison between the two cars is that the CX-5 can run on the cheaper 91 octane unleaded the VW needs 95 or 98 unleaded to achieve the fuel and performance claimed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the end we like the Tiguan, it is well priced but there is something about the maintenance and running costs that just does NOT add up for a family run-about and that a road test will not convince us otherwise. It is like a high rise Golf with even lessor design flair. Likewise the CX-5 which we think is a great package and the best choice if using you head to purchase but after sampling the Subaru XV we think that is the way to go at this point in time.<\/p>\n

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Mazda CX-5 (KE Series)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nVolkswagen Tiguan<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SKYACTIV-G\u00a0
IL4 cylinder Petrol 91 octane
DOHC with VVTi Direct Injection EFI
2.0 Litre (1977cc)
Claimed\u00a0114kW @ 6000rpm
Claimed\u00a0200Nm @ 4000rpm<\/p>\n

SKYACTIV-D
IL4 cylinder Diesel
2.2 Litre (2191cc)
Turbo-charged – Direct Injection – Common Rail
Claimed\u00a0129kW @ 4500rpm
Claimed\u00a0420Nm @ 2000rpm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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IL4 Turbo Petrol 125TSI
IL4 DOHC 16 Valve\u00a0Direct Injection
2 Litre (1984cc)
95 Octane and above only
Claimed 125Kw @ 4300RPM
Claimed 280Nm @ 2000RPM<\/p>\n

IL4 Turbo Petrol 147TSI
IL4 DOHC 16 Valve\u00a0Direct Injection
2 Litre (1984cc)
95 Octane and above only
Claimed 147Kw @ 4300RPM
Claimed 280Nm @ 2000RPM<\/p>\n

IL4 Turbo Petrol 155TSI
IL4 DOHC 16 Valve\u00a0Direct Injection
2 Litre (1984cc)
95 Octane and above only
Claimed 155Kw @ 5300RPM
Claimed 280Nm @ 2000RPM<\/p>\n

IL4 Turbo Diesel 103TDI
IL4 DOHC Diesel
Intercooler –\u00a0Direct Injection – Common Rail
2 Litre (1968cc)
Claimed 103Kw @ 4200RPM
Claimed 320Nm @ 1750-2500RPM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kerb weight 1475 -1685 Kg
Towing capacity up to 1800 Kg<\/td>\n		\n

1630 – 1660Kg
Towing capacity up to 2000kg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fuel capacity & consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56 litres – Diesel or Unleaded\u00a091 Octane
SKYACTIV-G\u00a0Petrol 6.4 litres per 100km (Claimed)
SKYACTIV-D\u00a0Diesel 5.7 litres per 100km\u00a0(Claimed)<\/td>\n		\n

Up to 64 litres
IL4 125 Petrol 8.2-9.4 litres per 100km
IL4 147 Petrol 8.2 litres per 100km
IL4 103 Diesel 6.6-7.9 litres per 100km<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Other specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6 Speed Auto or 6 speed manual transmission
Overall height\/width 1710\/1840
Overall length\/wheelbase 4540\/2700
Tyre size: 225-65-17 or 225-55-19
NCAP safety rating x\/5<\/td>\n		\n

6 speed manual or 6 speed Auto
Overall height\/width 1683\/1809
Overall length\/wheelbase 4427\/2604
Tyre size:215-65-16\u00a0235-55-16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Capability\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Angle of: (degrees)\u00a0
Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx
Min ground clearance xxx mm
Water Fording depth xxx mm
4WD system: FWD or AWD only\u00a0<\/td>\n		\n

Angle of: (degrees)
Approach 28\u00a0Departure 25\u00a0Breakover 20
Minimum ground clearance 195mm
Water Fording depth xx Max
4WD system: FWD or AWD only\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2012 $27,990 – 46,220 AUD
*Always check with the dealer
for up to date pricing, on road costs
and specials accessories etc…<\/td>\n		\n

2012 $28,490 – 38,490 AUD
2010 $33,990 – 42,990 AUD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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