Car comparison

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen T-Cross

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 TSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    811 km
    504 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph Unrestricted
    200 km/h
    124 mph Restricted
  • 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 city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,255kg2,767lb
1,787kg3,940lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
49.9s
Calculated
50.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
755km469mi
Calculated
811km504mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,235mm167in
4,486mm177in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,584mm62in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,551mm100in
2,677mm105in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
455L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,281L
1,655L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
60L
CO2 emissions
121g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI3,940-6,000 rpm1,500-3,940 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
49.9 s
50.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI has 30 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 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
1,787 kg
3,940 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI8.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 2.1 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
755 km
469 mi
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
811 km
504 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
208 km/h
129 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
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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 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

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
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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II 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
VolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.7 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
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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenT-Cross1.5 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,255 kg
2,767 lb
1,787 kg
3,940 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
755 km
469 mi
811 km
504 mi
CO2 score
121 g/km
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.5 TSI

  • Is 532 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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