Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II 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

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen T-Cross

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,255 kg
    2,767 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDIVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,255kg2,767lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
44.8s
Calculated
49.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,071km666mi
Calculated
755km469mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,486mm177in
4,235mm167in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,673mm66in
1,584mm62in
Wheelbase
2,677mm105in
2,551mm100in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
615L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,281L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
40L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDIVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 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 II2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDIVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.8 s
49.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI has 40 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 2.0 TDI: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 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 II2.0 TDI
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
1,255 kg
2,767 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 II2.0 TDI
212 km/h
132 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 II2.0 TDI7.9 s
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: 0.6 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 II2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 II2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
1,071 km
666 mi
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
755 km
469 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
212 km/h
132 mph
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 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 II2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,486 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 in
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
4 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 II2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II 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 II2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.5 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 II2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDIVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.5 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,486 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
4 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
1,071 km
666 mi
755 km
469 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDIVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 317 km (197 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Is 410 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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