Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIvsNissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

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

Nissan Murano II (Z51)

3.5

256 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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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
  • Largest trunk
    470 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

  • Most powerful
    256 hp
    191 kW
  • Highest torque
    334 Nm
    246 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    774 km
    481 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSINissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
200hp149kW
256hp191kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
334Nm246lb-ft
Curb weight
1,662kg3,664lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,257kg4,976lb
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
91.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
38.2s
Calculated
41.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,809mm71in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,683mm66in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,604mm103in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,570mm62in
-
Rear track
1,570mm62in
-
Trunk volume
470L
402L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSINissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.56,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSINissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
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
41.7 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
2.5 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
144 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
256 hp
191 kW

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 has 56 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: 56 hp (42 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
334 Nm
246 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
1,790 kg
3,946 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.58.0 s

Although Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 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 Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5: 1.7 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
774 km
481 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
256 hp
191 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
256 hp
191 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
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSINissanMurano II (Z51)3.5
Power
200 hp
149 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
334 Nm
246 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
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
719 km
447 mi
774 km
481 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 TSINissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Is 128 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Nissan Murano II (Z51) 3.5

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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