Volkswagen Tiguan I
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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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2.0 TFSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.4 s
- Fastest top speed220 km/h137 mph Unrestricted210 km/h130 mph Restricted
- Most powerful200 hp149 kW
- Highest torque280 Nm207 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range744 km462 mi
- Best overall score60/100
- Best performance score49/100
- Best economy score84/100
- Best practicality score83/100
Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TFSI
- Lightest1,571 kg3,463 lb
- Best power-to-weight127 hp/t95 kW/t7.9 kg/hp
- Largest trunk490 L
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI | SeatAltea 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 TSI: Power / Torque
- Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI | 5,100 rpm | 1,700-5,000 rpm | 5,350 rpm |
| SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI | 5,700 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 5,950 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI | SeatAltea 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI | 7.4 s |
| SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI | 7.5 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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| VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI |
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| SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI |
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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 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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
| Vehicle | VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI | SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TFSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI | Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TFSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.05 LC100 km | 16.45 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 24.22 LC100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,258 LC/year | 2,468 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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