Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSIvsCupra Formentor 2.0 TDI EVO

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan III

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

Cupra Formentor

2.0 TDI EVO

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2021-2024

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Cupra Formentor 2.0 TDI EVO

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,548 kg
    3,413 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    97 hp/t
    72 kW/t
    10.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Best performance score
    43/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI

  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSICupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,616kg3,563lb
1,548kg3,413lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
90.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.1s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
55.9s
Calculated
72.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.6s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.6s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,859mm73in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,528mm60in
Wheelbase
2,676mm105in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
652L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSICupra Formentor 2.0 TDI EVOPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Formentor 2.0 TDI EVO: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO3,000-4,200 rpm1,600-2,750 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSICupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.6 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.1 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
55.9 s
72.7 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
86 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
1,616 kg
3,563 lb
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
1,548 kg
3,413 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 III1.5 eTSI
210 km/h
130 mph
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
203 km/h
126 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI9.1 s
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Formentor 2.0 TDI EVO and Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI: 0.5 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 III1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cupra Formentor 2.0 TDI EVO and Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI: 1.2 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 III1.5 eTSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
859 km
534 mi
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
962 km
597 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.1 s
210 km/h
130 mph
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
203 km/h
126 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 III1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,528 mm
60.2 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 III1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Cupra Formentor 2.0 TDI EVO 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 III1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
9.1 s
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.6 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 III1.5 eTSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
CupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSICupraFormentor2.0 TDI EVO
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.1 s
8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,616 kg
3,563 lb
1,548 kg
3,413 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,528 mm
60.2 in
Range score
859 km
534 mi
962 km
597 mi
Trunk score
652 L
23.0 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 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 III 1.5 eTSICupra Formentor 2.0 TDI EVO
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI

  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 232 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Cupra Formentor 2.0 TDI EVO

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 68 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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