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Kia XCeed 1.6 T-GDIvsVolkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

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

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Kia XCeed

1.6 T-GDI

204 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2021-2022
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Kia XCeed 1.6 T-GDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,456 kg
    3,210 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaXCeed1.6 T-GDIVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,456kg3,210lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
38.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
1,115km693mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,591cc97cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,395mm173in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,826mm72in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,495mm59in
1,675mm66in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,679mm105in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,573mm62in
1,576mm62in
Trunk volume
426L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,378L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Kia XCeed 1.6 T-GDIVolkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Kia XCeed 1.6 T-GDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI5,500 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaXCeed1.6 T-GDIVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
38.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

Kia XCeed 1.6 T-GDI has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Kia XCeed 1.6 T-GDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI
1,456 kg
3,210 lb
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI7.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI7.5 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Kia XCeed 1.6 T-GDI: 1.3 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
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI
769 km
478 mi
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,115 km
693 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
216 km/h
134 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
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
426 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,395 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 in
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,675 mm
65.9 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
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI 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
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.5 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
KiaXCeed1.6 T-GDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaXCeed1.6 T-GDIVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,456 kg
3,210 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
426 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,395 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,495 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,675 mm
65.9 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
1,115 km
693 mi
Trunk score
426 L
15.0 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleKia XCeed 1.6 T-GDIVolkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Kia XCeed 1.6 T-GDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 184 kg lighter
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 346 km (215 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 189 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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