Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSIvsVolkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan III

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present
VS

Volkswagen T-Roc I

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    98 hp/t
    73 kW/t
    10.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,078 km
    670 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSIVolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,616kg3,563lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
91.0s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.1s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
56.0s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.6s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.6s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,234mm167in
Width
1,859mm73in
1,819mm72in
Height
1,660mm65in
1,573mm62in
Wheelbase
2,676mm105in
2,593mm102in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
652L
-
Max trunk volume
1,650L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions-
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSIVolkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSIVolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.6 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.1 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
56.0 s
-
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.6 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
86 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
1,616 kg
3,563 lb
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
1,530 kg
3,373 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 III1.5 eTSI
210 km/h
130 mph
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
200 km/h
124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI9.1 s
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI: 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 III1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI: 1.3 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 III1.5 eTSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
859 km
534 mi
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
1,078 km
670 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.1 s
210 km/h
130 mph
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
200 km/h
124 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 III1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,234 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen T-Roc I 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 III1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
9.1 s
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 III1.5 eTSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSIVolkswagenT-Roc I2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.1 s
8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,616 kg
3,563 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,234 mm
166.7 in
Height
1,573 mm
61.9 in
Range score
859 km
534 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
-
134 g/km
Trunk score
652 L
23.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 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 1.5 eTSIVolkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen T-Roc I 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 86 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 219 km (136 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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