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

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Volkswagen Tacqua

280TSI (Stage 3)

225 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-present
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Volkswagen Tacqua

280TSI (Stage 2)

195 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-present
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Volkswagen Tacqua

280TSI (Stage 1)

177 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-present
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Volkswagen Tacqua

280TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    388 Nm
    286 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    702 km
    436 mi
  • Largest trunk
    367 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
Power
225hp168kW+75 hp
195hp145kW+45 hp
177hp132kW+27 hp
150hp112kW
Torque
388Nm286lb-ft+138 Nm
338Nm249lb-ft+88 Nm
305Nm225lb-ft+55 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,310kg2,888lb
1,310kg2,888lb
1,310kg2,888lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
+33 km/h
219 km/h
136 mph
+24 km/h
212 km/h
132 mph
+17 km/h
195 km/h
121 mph
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph-7.3 s
Calculated
67.6s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph-2.7 s
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph-0.3 s
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 193 km/h / 120 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-1.9 s
7.1s-1.3 s
7.5s-0.8 s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
41.1s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
6.1s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.7s-1.1 s
Calculated
7.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,194mm165in
4,194mm165in
4,194mm165in
4,194mm165in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,760mm69in
1,760mm69in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,601mm63in
1,601mm63in
1,601mm63in
1,601mm63in
Wheelbase
2,651mm104in
2,651mm104in
2,651mm104in
2,651mm104in
Trunk volume
367L
367L
367L
367L
Max trunk volume
1,192L
1,192L
1,192L
1,192L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
40L
40L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI 150 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI 150 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.1 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
33.3 s
41.1 s
-
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
15.4 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
92 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp has 75 hp more than Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI 150 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI 150 hp and Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
219 km/h
136 mph
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
212 km/h
132 mph
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
195 km/h
121 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp6.4 s
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp7.1 s
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp7.5 s
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp and Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI 150 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 2) 195 hp and Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 1) 177 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
702 km
436 mi
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
702 km
436 mi
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
702 km
436 mi
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
702 km
436 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
225 hp
168 kW
6.4 s
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
195 hp
145 kW
7.1 s
219 km/h
136 mph
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
212 km/h
132 mph
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
195 km/h
121 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 in
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 in
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 in
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
195 km/h
121 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
Power
195 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
195 km/h
121 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 3)225 hpVolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 2)195 hpVolkswagenTacqua280TSI (Stage 1)177 hpVolkswagenTacqua280TSI150 hp
Power
225 hp
168 kW
195 hp
145 kW
177 hp
132 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
388 Nm
286 lb-ft
338 Nm
249 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.1 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
Lightness
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,194 mm
165.1 in
Height
1,601 mm
63.0 in
Range score
702 km
436 mi
702 km
436 mi
702 km
436 mi
702 km
436 mi
Trunk score
367 L
13.0 cu ft
367 L
13.0 cu ft
367 L
13.0 cu ft
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 3) 225 hpVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 2) 195 hpVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 1) 177 hpVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI 150 hp
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI (Stage 3) 225 hp

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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