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Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIvsSeat Altea Freetrack · Facelift 2009 2.0 TFSI

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 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2010-2011
VS

Seat Altea Freetrack · Facelift 2009

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    462 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSISeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,591kg3,508lb
1,571kg3,463lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,191kg4,830lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
35.4s
Calculated
42.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km462mi
Calculated
638km397mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,493mm177in
Width
1,809mm71in
1,788mm70in
Height
1,686mm66in
1,622mm64in
Wheelbase
2,604mm103in
2,576mm101in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,527mm60in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
470L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSISeat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI5,700 rpm3,500 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSISeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.4 s
42.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
92 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
1,571 kg
3,463 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
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TFSI: 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
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TFSI: 0.8 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
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
744 km
462 mi
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
638 km
397 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
7.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
214 km/h
133 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/h7.4 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
1,686 mm
66.4 in
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,493 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,622 mm
63.9 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
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan I 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 I2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSISeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
1,571 kg
3,463 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,686 mm
66.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,493 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,622 mm
63.9 in
Range score
744 km
462 mi
638 km
397 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSISeat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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