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Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020 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 II · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
211hp157kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,598kg3,523lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
38.7s
Calculated
40.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,426mm174in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,675mm66in
1,703mm67in
Wheelbase
2,679mm105in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,571mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
615L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
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 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.7 s
40.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI has 11 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
1,598 kg
3,523 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 20202.0 TDI
216 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI7.8 s

Although Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 3.3 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 20202.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
132 hp/t
98 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,115 km
693 mi
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
216 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.8 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,675 mm
65.9 in
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.8 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 20202.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,598 kg
3,523 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,675 mm
65.9 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
1,115 km
693 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 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 Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 362 km (225 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 42 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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