Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen T-Cross

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,249kg2,754lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
38.7s
Calculated
47.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,235mm167in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,675mm66in
1,584mm62in
Wheelbase
2,679mm105in
2,551mm100in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,512mm60in
Trunk volume
615L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,281L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI5,500 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.7 s
47.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI has 50 hp more than Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
1,249 kg
2,754 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
216 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,115 km
693 mi
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
216 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,675 mm
65.9 in
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.2 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,249 kg
2,754 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,675 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,235 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,584 mm
62.4 in
Range score
1,115 km
693 mi
769 km
478 mi
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 346 km (215 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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