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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 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 Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TDI

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    262 hp
    195 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,515 km
    941 mi
  • Largest trunk
    580 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
262hp195kW
211hp157kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
2,185kg4,817lb
1,614kg3,558lb
Gross weight
2,880kg6,349lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
91.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
36.8s
Calculated
39.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,515km941mi
Calculated
744km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
4,426mm174in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,703mm67in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,571mm62in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
580L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
64L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI3,800-4,400 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,650 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
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.8 s
39.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI has 51 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: 51 hp (38 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
580 Nm
428 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
2,185 kg
4,817 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
225 km/h
140 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI7.3 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI7.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 2.0 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
1,515 km
941 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.3 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
2,185 kg
4,817 lb
1,614 kg
3,558 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 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
1,515 km
941 mi
744 km
462 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
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Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 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.

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 Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 771 km (479 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 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 Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Is 571 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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