Темой нашего нового автомобильного обзора станет сравнение Фольксваген Тигуан и Мазда SH 5. Оба этих авто имеют огромную армию поклонников во всём мире. Не исключение и наша страна. Учитывая, что первый является классическим европейцем, а второй, в некотором смысле, представляет азиатскую культуру, такое соперничество выглядит забавно. Разумеется, мы давно живём в мире, где корпорации разных стран объединяются для выпуска единой платформы. Та же Мазда до 2008 года на треть принадлежала Ford.

Greetings from Germany

Volkswagen - a very interesting brand. Founded hardly by the personal order of Hitler’s bloody dictator, she, like a mythical phoenix, then burned, then rose again from the ashes. And we mean not only the plant bombed by the Allies, but also the scandal with the underestimation of the level of harmful emissions that broke out in 2015. This brand has a lot of famous cars. One of the most popular is the Tiguan crossover, which has been produced for ten years.

Необычное название немецкого городского джипа – сочетание слов «тигр» и «игуана». В основе первого поколения лежала платформа субкомпактвэна Golf Plus. Машина набрала 5 звёзд из 5 возможных, проходя краш-тест по системе Euro NCAP, и в 2016 году стала самой безопасной среди всех компактных кроссоверов мира. Если у первого поколения проседал уровень безопасности для пешеходов (меньше 50%), то к 2016 его подтянули, доведя уже до 72%. Сравнивая, кто надёжнее – SH 5 или Тигуан, точного ответа вам не даст даже эксперт. У СХ5 те же 5 звёзд в 2012 году.

So, the first generation was presented in Frankfurt in 2007, and then at the Shanghai auto show (there they demonstrated a version on hydrogen fuel). By 2011, the Germans decided to resty. The manufacturer didn’t limit his appearance and offered new engines. By 2015, the Tiguan XL was produced. Popular are also “hybrids”, which received the GTE and R-Line markings.

Engines of Tiguan

The buyer can optionally purchase a front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive version of the car. Russian buyers are available:

• TSI 1.4 liters, 150 liters. with. turbocharged and mechanical supercharger;
• TSI 1.4 liters, 122 liters. with. turbocharged, without supercharger;
• TSI 2.0 l., 170 l. s. c turbonadduvom;
• TSI 2.0 l., 200 l. with. turbocharged;
• TDI 2.0 l. 140 l. s.

The scandal with the engines touched and this model. In Tiguan of the 1st generation, changes were indeed made to the software, showing a low CO emission. By the time of Gen.2, this “problem” was eliminated. All modern versions, including the seven-seater, were checked for the presence of similar technical tricks. So buyers can be completely calm. The rules are fine.

This Epic Fail cost the company a huge amount of compensation, but did not reduce the popularity of a great jeep. Four-wheel drive is provided by connecting the rear axle coupling Haldeks. The gear ratio is variable.

The second generation since 2016 is being produced at the Kaluga enterprise. This has made Tiguan more accessible to the Russian buyer. For this version of the proposed automatic transmission-6 AISIN, and not just standard DSG and mechanics. From the same year, seven-seater VW Tiguan XXL with a 110 mm wheelbase appeared on the market.

Oriental flavor

In order to understand what is better - Tiguan or Mazda CX5, you should listen to both sides, as in any dispute.

The Japanese concern approached the development of СХ5 with all possible seriousness. At first, technical ideas were embodied in the Mazda Minagi concept car. His audience was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2011. The prototype was warmly received by critics, which was the impetus for the autumn debut of the production model. She was shown to the world at the auto show in Frankfurt, Germany.

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With the release of this machine is an important stage in the development of the Mazda. The body was created in accordance with the new ideological line of the company, called KODO. Translated from the language of the samurai, it meant "Spirit of Movement." In addition to the ideological aspect, the technical component has changed. The updated concept is called Skyactiv Technology.

The main task for designers is to reduce the total mass of the main components. At the same time it was important to maintain speed, controllability and other important parameters. The CX-5 became the ideological successor of two predecessors at once - the CX-7 mega-popular crossover and the Tribute SUV. Now he has taken places between the Mazda CX-3 compact crossover and the CX-9 large urban jeep. Since 2015, the model is released after restyling.

Available with front or all-wheel drive. In the second case, the rear axle is connected by an electromagnetic clutch. For the Russian market, nine options are available at once. The most affordable - Drive. This is a front-wheel drive crossover with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 2-liter gasoline engine 150 liters. with. There is also an analogue with automatic transmission-6.

Next come the Active configuration versions. Volume from 2 to 2.5 liters. There are both petrol and diesel engines with a capacity from 150 to 192 liters. with., with front or all-wheel drive. All "ektivy" offered with an automatic transmission.

Next comes the Supreme with petrol engines and all-wheel drive:

• 2.0 / 150 l. s. / Automatic-6;
• 2.5 / 192 l. s. / Automatic-6;

SKY Diesel 2.2 liters, 175 liters is also offered. with. It is also equipped with automation. After restyling, the car has improved noise isolation, a media system, and a “sport” mode for the 6-speed box. The parking brake has become electronic, the climate control system has been improved. The power units remained the same. It is known that at the end of 2017 - 2018, the second generation of the popular crossover will appear.

As for prices from Russian dealers, they have grown significantly since 2012. If in the winter of 2012 it was possible to buy a car in the basic configuration for only 910 - 915 thousand, then from 2015 the minimum price is 1.18 million rubles. If you want diesel “Syprim”, then for the simplest version of it, pay 1.74 million. Unfortunately, 149 hp diesel is not available for the Russian market. Now prices are rising again.

Expensive? It would be even more expensive if the assembly at the plant in Vladivostok had not begun. Because it is expensive to drive a car from Japan or Malaysia. Customs fees significantly increase the average cost of a crossover.

Что дороже в «базе» – Мазда SH 5 или Фольксваген Тигуан? Открыв официальный российский сайт Volkswagen на страничке Tiguan, мы в левом верхнем углу видим небольшую надпись «от 1 320 000 рублей». Но тут всё зависит от того, какого года авто. Мы нашли разные варианты и для Мазды. К примеру есть сайты, продающие Drive с МКПП за 1,39 млн. рублей.

Judged by appearance

The appearance of cars produced in Europe and Japan differs by the feature of lines, head and rear optics. The Tiguan in the form of the body, grille and headlights do not have this Asian exotics, the contour of the contours. This is a practical city car for a European. At the same time, the car looks quite modern and even stylish. This is especially noticeable on the sports version.

Начинать внешнее compare Mazda SH5 and Tiguan следует именно с «лица». По-азиатски «раскосые» передние фары Мазды красиво дополняют радиаторную решетку, напоминающую своей формой ограненный драгоценный камень. В центре расположен традиционный шильдик.

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Headlights Tiguana, though remotely resemble Asian style, but to a lesser extent. The false radiator grille is more rectangular. The whole design of the car speaks about its practicality. All the same, VW - machines are not for window dressing. The interior is decorated beautifully, but quite simply. The CX5 has an arrangement of instruments and design similar. Unless the steering wheel turned out more stylish, thanks to the metallized V-shaped insert.

In terms of ergonomics to the salon Mazda no complaints. But sitting in a chair, you do not feel inside a big car. You can say that the Japanese are rarely tall, etc. in fact, cars of this class are not made for the domestic market, but for the whole world. So national genetic features have nothing to do with it. Tiguan has more space in the cabin. In any case, the sensations while staying on the second row of seats.

Build quality

Pedantry and punctuality, love of quality are common features for the Japanese and the German. For this reason, both cars are assembled with attention to each bolt. This also applies to enterprises located in Russia. If you think that for the CIS quality control is lower than for Europe / Japan / USA, then you are mistaken.

If the same Hyundai, collected in the Russian Federation / for the Russian market, can be found almost as thick as a finger, then there are no such disadvantages.

You can make films and write books about internal technical control at the VV Group and Mazda Motor Corporation factories. Although the compared cars are not the flagships of their car brands, they are extremely popular in the world. This forces management to constantly maintain a phenomenally high level of quality.

You can, of course, remember that “diesel scandal”. But it was not about quality, but about commercial and technical tricks. Here the claim is not at all to the assembly lines, but to the management of the company.

Whose heart beats faster?

Было бы странно сравнить Фольксваген Тигуан и Мазда SH 5 по экстерьеру и комфорту, но упустить характеристики двигателей.

So let's start with Tiguana. More precisely with its standard unit TSI 1.4 liters. Capacity is 122 l. with. at 5000 rpm. The manufacturer has provided a maximum torque of 200 Nm at 1500 - 4000 rpm.

Now about Mazda. The basic CX-5 engine has a larger volume - 2 liters, and more power - 150 liters. with. torque of 208 Nm at 4000 rpm. The fuel consumption of such an engine with automatic transmission from 5.9 liters in the country, to 8.2 liters. in the town. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 9.8 seconds. No options "Japanese" in the database more powerful. The numbers speak for themselves.

Who is better for our roads

Who buys cars worth from 1 to 1.5 million rubles? The average citizen with a relatively low annual income. Often he does it on credit, or by borrowing part of the amount from relatives and / or friends. Accordingly, expensive machines for servicing and those that consume too much fuel in the city do not suit him.

Мазда SH 5 в условиях российской действительности с частыми пробками и сменой динамики движения, потребляет до 10 литров на 100 км. по городу. Неплохо, в целом, учитывая, что машина неплохо едет по снегу, льду и грязи, заводится в мороз и не адекватно работает в жару. У неё нет шумов в салоне на скорости свыше 130 км/ч.

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There are two disadvantages to the “Japanese”:

• a small clearance, if you are going to the country on the road, it is better to buy a “Zhiguli” for 400 bucks and do not finish the SUV, there are usually no such problems in the city;
• expensive maintenance and repair: if the cost of the machine itself is quite affordable, then replacing the automatic transmission, repairing the undercarriage and capital engine will make you think about selling cars for parts.

Tiguana clearance is good. The ground clearance is a little over 19 cm. But, if you bought an R-line with a body kit, then all the advantages of clearance are leveled by a real chance to tear something on the go, clinging to some branch / piece of metal along the way.

All-wheel drive modifications of both cars are more likely a tribute to the needs of the modern market than real possibilities of traveling over rough terrain. No, your suspension will not fall out after the first bumps. It is very designed for it. But to get stuck somewhere in the mud is quite real. Especially if you have an automatic transmission. There is no winch here.

It is said that in terms of self-rescue "German" is more active. But test drives of autojourns often do not coincide with the real tests that drivers themselves conduct, comparing what is more effective in our area - Volkswagen Tiguan, or Mazda CX5. On the other hand, we know the stories when the 1st and 2nd generation Hummers stuck in the mud, and only crawler tractors or other equipment could pull them out.

In general, if you do not want to be in the middle of any field of water and dirt, without a real chance to pull the car, it is better not to conduct such tests. Unless, of course, there is a DT-75 tractor nearby, or a tanker friend who would help you on occasion. You can consider this as an advertisement for agricultural equipment and military propaganda, but both crossovers, unlike tracked monsters, have no chance in the fight against domestic off-road.

Choosing which is better - Mazda CX 5 or Tiguan, you need to think about what will be more beneficial for you to maintain and maintain. To begin, let us figure out what problems may appear in the cars in the future.

Statistics is relentless. After 60,000 kilometers of run, many Tiguanas require bearing replacement on the cardan. And here you are informed that there is no such possibility. You can change the entire driveshaft at your own expense. Another problem - the propeller shaft bolts tend to unscrew. All this is not typical for the flow, and for all-wheel drive kitting. You can, of course, buy a car with a drive on one axle. But then the whole point is lost. Rack stabilizer, rear silent blocks and bearings of the bearings of the shock absorber can also quickly fly.

TSI 1.4 - excellent performance engines. But in our conditions they often have problems with timing chain drive, turbines and manifolds. Even in the 2.0 TSI there are nuances with the timing. Post-restyling 1.4 without a supercharger became the most reliable. In fact, engine breakdowns, problems with the chain, etc., are the main problem of the majority of these cars in Russia. Mazda has no such problems. So the repair of the engine will be required where less.

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