Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIvsBMW X2 (F39) M35i

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

BMW X2 (F39)

M35i

306 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

BMW X2 (F39) M35i

  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    859 km
    534 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIBMWX2 (F39)M35i
Power
320hp239kW
306hp228kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,671kg3,684lb
1,610kg3,549lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,190kg4,828lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,859mm73in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,668mm66in
1,526mm60in
Wheelbase
2,678mm105in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
182mm7in
Trunk volume-
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,355L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIBMW X2 (F39) M35iPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X2 (F39) M35i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm
BMWX2 (F39)M35i5,000-6,250 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIBMWX2 (F39)M35i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
BMWX2 (F39)M35i
306 hp
228 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI has 14 hp more than BMW X2 (F39) M35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X2 (F39) M35i and Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
BMWX2 (F39)M35i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
BMWX2 (F39)M35i
1,610 kg
3,549 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX2 (F39)M35i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI4.9 s
BMWX2 (F39)M35i5.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI and BMW X2 (F39) M35i: 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMWX2 (F39)M35i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X2 (F39) M35i and Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMWX2 (F39)M35i
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
716 km
445 mi
BMWX2 (F39)M35i
859 km
534 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWX2 (F39)M35i
306 hp
228 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,668 mm
65.7 in
BMWX2 (F39)M35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,526 mm
60.1 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMWX2 (F39)M35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

BMW X2 (F39) M35i 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMWX2 (F39)M35i
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.0 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
BMWX2 (F39)M35i
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIBMWX2 (F39)M35i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,668 mm
65.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,526 mm
60.1 in
Range score
716 km
445 mi
859 km
534 mi
Trunk score
-
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 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 II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIBMW X2 (F39) M35i
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW X2 (F39) M35i

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 61 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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