Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan III

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    983 km
    611 mi
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
193hp144kW
211hp157kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,843kg4,063lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
82.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
39.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg 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
15.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
983km611mi
Calculated
744km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,426mm174in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,656mm65in
1,703mm67in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,571mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
652L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
64L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
39.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI has 18 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 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 III2.0 TDI
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
1,614 kg
3,558 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 III2.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI7.7 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI: 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 III2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 2.7 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 III2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
983 km
611 mi
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
744 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
213 km/h
132 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 III2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,656 mm
65.2 in
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,426 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 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 III2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan III 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 III2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.3 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 III2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,656 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,426 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in
Range score
983 km
611 mi
744 km
462 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
-
Trunk score
652 L
23.0 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
131 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 239 km (148 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 182 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 229 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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