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Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDIvsAUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Tiguan III

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

AUDI Q3 II (F3)

40 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2024-2025

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    983 km
    611 mi
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,660 kg
    3,660 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDIAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
193hp144kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,843kg4,063lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
82.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
83.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
40.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
983km611mi
Calculated
829km515mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,484mm177in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,856mm73in
Height
1,656mm65in
1,616mm64in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,576mm62in
Trunk volume
652L
530L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,525L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
58L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDIAUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI3,500-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDIAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
40.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
193 hp
144 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI7.7 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI and AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
983 km
611 mi
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
829 km
515 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 mph
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,656 mm
65.2 in
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 s
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDIAUDIQ3 II (F3)40 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,656 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,616 mm
63.6 in
Range score
983 km
611 mi
829 km
515 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
-
Trunk score
652 L
23.0 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDIAUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 154 km (96 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 122 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

AUDI Q3 II (F3) 40 TDI

  • Is 183 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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