Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSIvsHyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan III

1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

Hyundai Kona II

1.6 T-GDI

180 hp1598 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2025-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    11,250 km
    6,990 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI

  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    265 Nm
    195 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSIHyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
Power
177hp132kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
82.4s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
138Nm/t92lb-ft/ton
Calculated
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
11,250km6,990mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,585mm62in
Wheelbase
2,679mm105in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,600mm63in
Ground clearance-
170mm7in
Trunk volume
490L
466L
Max trunk volume
1,486L
1,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
47L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSIHyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSIHyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
52.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
180 hp
134 kW

Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI and Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
1,590 kg
3,505 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 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
209 km/h
130 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 TSI7.0 s
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI8.4 s

Although Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI and Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI: 1.4 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 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI and Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI: 6.6 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 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
11,250 km
6,990 mi
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
7.0 s
215 km/h
134 mph
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
180 hp
134 kW
8.4 s
209 km/h
130 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 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 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 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI 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 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.0 s
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.4 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 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
HyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSIHyundaiKona II1.6 T-GDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
8.4 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Range score
11,250 km
6,990 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSIHyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI

  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10,579 km (6,573 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 24 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Hyundai Kona II 1.6 T-GDI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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