Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI

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-clutchTurbochargedSUV2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Tacqua

280TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-present

Comparison overview

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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 combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,053 km
    654 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDIVolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
190hp142kW
150hp112kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
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Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 193 km/h / 120 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
46.0s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,053km654mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,486mm177in
4,194mm165in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,673mm66in
1,601mm63in
Wheelbase
2,677mm105in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,586mm62in
-
Rear track
1,576mm62in
-
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
615L
367L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,192L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
40L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI: 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDIVolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.0 s
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Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
141 km/h
87 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI has 40 hp more than Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
212 km/h
132 mph
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI7.9 s
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI: 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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
1,053 km
654 mi
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
702 km
436 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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
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
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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 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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTacqua280TSI
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
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDIVolkswagenTacqua280TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 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
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
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
1,053 km
654 mi
702 km
436 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
-
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
367 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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 II 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Tacqua 280TSI
Consumption5.7 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 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 351 km (218 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 248 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 estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Tacqua 280TSI

  • Is 540 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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