Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDIvsHyundai Kona II 1.6T

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

Hyundai Kona II

1.6T

198 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Hyundai Kona II 1.6T

  • Most powerful
    198 hp
    148 kW
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDIHyundaiKona II1.6T
Power
193hp144kW
198hp148kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,843kg4,063lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
1,915kg4,222lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
82.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
47.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
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Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
983km611mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,656mm65in
1,585mm62in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,600mm63in
Trunk volume
652L
466L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
47L
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 TDIHyundai Kona II 1.6TPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Kona II 1.6T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
HyundaiKona II1.6T6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDIHyundaiKona II1.6T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
47.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
146 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
HyundaiKona II1.6T
198 hp
148 kW

Hyundai Kona II 1.6T has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI and Hyundai Kona II 1.6T: 5 hp (4 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
HyundaiKona II1.6T
265 Nm
195 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
HyundaiKona II1.6T
1,490 kg
3,285 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
HyundaiKona II1.6T
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 III2.0 TDI7.7 s
HyundaiKona II1.6T7.8 s

Although Hyundai Kona II 1.6T has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI and Hyundai Kona II 1.6T: 0.1 s.

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
HyundaiKona II1.6T
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

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
HyundaiKona II1.6T
198 hp
148 kW
7.8 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 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
HyundaiKona II1.6T
Power
198 hp
148 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDIHyundaiKona II1.6T
Power
193 hp
144 kW
198 hp
148 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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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
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Range score
983 km
611 mi
-
CO2 score
154 g/km
-
Trunk score
652 L
23.0 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 TDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 186 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Hyundai Kona II 1.6T

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 353 kg lighter
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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