Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDIvsTenet T8 2.0 TGDI

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan III

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

Tenet T8

2.0 TGDI

197 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2025-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,843 kg
    4,063 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    983 km
    611 mi
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Tenet T8 2.0 TGDI

  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    106 hp/t
    79 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDITenetT82.0 TGDI
Power
193hp144kW
197hp147kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,843kg4,063lb
1,864kg4,109lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,467kg5,439lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
53.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
983km611mi
Calculated
648km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,725mm186in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,656mm65in
1,705mm67in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,710mm107in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,582mm62in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
196mm8in
Trunk volume
652L
193L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,930L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
57L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDITenet T8 2.0 TGDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Tenet T8 2.0 TGDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
TenetT82.0 TGDI5,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDITenetT82.0 TGDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
53.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
TenetT82.0 TGDI
197 hp
147 kW

Tenet T8 2.0 TGDI has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI and Tenet T8 2.0 TGDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
TenetT82.0 TGDI
375 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
TenetT82.0 TGDI
1,864 kg
4,109 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 III2.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph
TenetT82.0 TGDI
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI7.7 s
TenetT82.0 TGDI8.4 s

Although Tenet T8 2.0 TGDI has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI and Tenet T8 2.0 TGDI: 0.7 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 III2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
TenetT82.0 TGDI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI and Tenet T8 2.0 TGDI: 2.9 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 III2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
TenetT82.0 TGDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
983 km
611 mi
TenetT82.0 TGDI
648 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 mph
TenetT82.0 TGDI
197 hp
147 kW
8.4 s
210 km/h
130 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 III2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,656 mm
65.2 in
TenetT82.0 TGDI
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
193 L
6.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 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 III2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
TenetT82.0 TGDI
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI 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 III2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 s
TenetT82.0 TGDI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.4 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 III2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
TenetT82.0 TGDI
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDITenetT82.0 TGDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
1,864 kg
4,109 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,656 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
193 L
6.8 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,705 mm
67.1 in
Range score
983 km
611 mi
648 km
402 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
200 g/km
Trunk score
652 L
23.0 cu ft
193 L
6.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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 III 2.0 TDITenet T8 2.0 TGDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 335 km (208 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 459 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Tenet T8 2.0 TGDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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