Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan I

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2010-2011
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan III

1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,591 kg
    3,508 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    11,250 km
    6,990 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best economy score
    100/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
177hp132kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,591kg3,508lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
35.4s
Calculated
38.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
138Nm/t92lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km462mi
Calculated
11,250km6,990mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,539mm179in
Width
1,809mm71in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,686mm66in
1,658mm65in
Wheelbase
2,604mm103in
2,679mm105in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
470L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,486L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.4 s
38.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI has 23 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
1,815 kg
4,001 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 I2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI7.4 s
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI7.0 s

Although Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 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 I2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 8.2 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 I2.0 TSI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
744 km
462 mi
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
11,250 km
6,990 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
7.0 s
215 km/h
134 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 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 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 I2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.0 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 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Range score
744 km
462 mi
11,250 km
6,990 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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 I 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km0.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi1.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal60 L16 US gal13 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year105.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 224 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10,506 km (6,528 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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