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Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,591 kg
    3,508 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    462 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
200hp149kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,671kg3,684lb
1,591kg3,508lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
35.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
744km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,859mm73in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,668mm66in
1,686mm66in
Wheelbase
2,678mm105in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume-
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
35.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI has 120 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 120 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
1,591 kg
3,508 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 2.5 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
716 km
445 mi
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
744 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,668 mm
65.7 in
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,686 mm
66.4 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 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
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.4 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,668 mm
65.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,686 mm
66.4 in
Range score
716 km
445 mi
744 km
462 mi
Trunk score
-
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 66 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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