Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIvsMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan I

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2008-2009
VS

Mazda CX-7

2.3 DISI Turbo

260 hp2261 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2007-2009

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,662 kg
    3,664 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.1 L/100 km
    19.4 mpg US
    23.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    719 km
    447 mi
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIMazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
200hp149kW
260hp194kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,662kg3,664lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,301kg5,073lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
87.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
38.2s
Calculated
40.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
676km420mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,261cc138cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,675mm184in
Width
1,809mm71in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,683mm66in
1,645mm65in
Wheelbase
2,604mm103in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
470L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
774L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
69L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIMazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.2 s
40.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo has 60 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
1,662 kg
3,664 lb
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
1,740 kg
3,836 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 I2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI7.9 s
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo8.0 s

Although Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 0.1 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 I2.0 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo: 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
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
719 km
447 mi
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
676 km
420 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
260 hp
194 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 I2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,683 mm
66.3 in
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,645 mm
64.8 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 I2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo 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 I2.0 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.9 s
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
8.0 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 I2.0 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
MazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIMazdaCX-72.3 DISI Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,662 kg
3,664 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,683 mm
66.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,675 mm
184.1 in
Height
1,645 mm
64.8 in
Range score
719 km
447 mi
676 km
420 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 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 2.0 TSIMazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Is 78 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 43 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mazda CX-7 2.3 DISI Turbo

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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