Volkswagen Tiguan III
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Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSIvsKia XCeed · Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Best choices
Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.7 s
- Lightest1,470 kg3,241 lb
- Best power-to-weight102 hp/t76 kW/t9.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range725 km450 mi
- Best performance score42/100
- Best economy score88/100
Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSI
- Fastest top speed207 km/h129 mph
- Most powerful150 hp112 kW
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
- Largest trunk652 L
- Best overall score56/100
- Best practicality score90/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150hp112kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,605kg3,538lb | 1,470kg3,241lb |
| Gross weight | 2,140kg4,718lb | 1,890kg4,167lb |
| Top speed | 207 km/h 129 mph | 203 km/h 126 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 89.3s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph Calculated | 78.4s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.2s | 8.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 62.3s Calculated | 70.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.7s Calculated | 8.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 16.7s Calculated | 16.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 93hp/t70kW/t42hp/1000 lb Calculated | 102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton Calculated | 170Nm/t114lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 724km450mi Calculated | 725km450mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,395cc85cu in | 1,598cc98cu in |
| Length | 4,539mm179in | 4,380mm172in |
| Width | 1,842mm73in | 1,826mm72in |
| Height | 1,658mm65in | 1,495mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,676mm105in | 2,650mm104in |
| Front track | 1,590mm63in | 1,585mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,582mm62in | 1,583mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 191mm8in | - |
| Trunk volume | 652L | 426L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,650L | 1,378L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 50L |
| CO2 emissions | 173g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
- Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 5,000-6,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 4,500-6,000 rpm | 1,500-4,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.7 s | 8.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 9.2 s | 8.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 62.3 s | 70.8 s |
| Top speed | 207 km/h 129 mph | 203 km/h 126 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.2 s | 7.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.9 s | 10.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 14.0 s | 13.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.7 s | 16.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 138 km/h 86 mph | 140 km/h 87 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 150 hp 112 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 1,605 kg 3,538 lb |
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 207 km/h 129 mph |
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 203 km/h 126 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 9.2 s |
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 8.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSI: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSI: 0.7 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 93 hp/t 70 kW/t 10.7 kg/hp |
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 102 hp/t 76 kW/t 9.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 724 km 450 mi |
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 725 km 450 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 9.2 s | 207 km/h 129 mph |
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.7 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.
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| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI |
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| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI |
| 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI |
| 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 9.2 s |
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | 8.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | 93 hp/t 70 kW/t 10.7 kg/hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | 102 hp/t 76 kW/t 9.8 kg/hp | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenTiguan III1.4 TSI | KiaXCeedFacelift 20261.6 T-GDI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 150 hp 112 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 9.2 s | 8.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 207 km/h 129 mph | 203 km/h 126 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,605 kg 3,538 lb | 1,470 kg 3,241 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km 34.1 mpg US 40.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Range score | 724 km 450 mi | 725 km 450 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 173 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 652 L 23.0 cu ft | 426 L 15.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 93 hp/t 70 kW/t 10.7 kg/hp | 102 hp/t 76 kW/t 9.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSI | Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK | 6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.30 LC100 km | 12.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi | 19.43 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal | 1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,995 LC/year | 1,811 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.4 TSI
- Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Has 226 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Kia XCeed Facelift 2026 1.6 T-GDI
- Is 135 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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