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Volkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIvsInfiniti QX70 3.0D V6

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2011-2015
VS

Infiniti QX70

3.0D V6

238 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    213 km/h
    132 mph
  • Lightest
    1,614 kg
    3,558 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6

  • Most powerful
    238 hp
    177 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,047 km
    650 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSIInfinitiQX703.0D V6
Power
211hp157kW
238hp177kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,614kg3,558lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
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Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
100.7s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
39.4s
Calculated
55.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km462mi
Calculated
1,047km650mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,426mm174in
4,865mm192in
Width
1,809mm71in
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Height
1,703mm67in
1,680mm66in
Wheelbase
2,604mm103in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,571mm62in
1,640mm65in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
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Trunk volume
470L
410L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
90L
CO2 emissions-
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIInfiniti QX70 3.0D V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
InfinitiQX703.0D V63,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSIInfinitiQX703.0D V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.4 s
55.5 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
238 hp
177 kW

Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6 has 27 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
2,175 kg
4,795 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 IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI7.3 s
InfinitiQX703.0D V68.3 s

Although Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6 has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6: 1.0 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 IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
744 km
462 mi
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
1,047 km
650 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
213 km/h
132 mph
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
238 hp
177 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 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 IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,426 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 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 IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 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 IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.3 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 IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSIInfinitiQX703.0D V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
238 hp
177 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,426 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Range score
744 km
462 mi
1,047 km
650 mi
CO2 score
-
225 g/km
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIInfiniti QX70 3.0D V6
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Is 561 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Has 302 km (188 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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