Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen 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

1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • 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

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,598 kg
    3,523 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
177hp132kW
211hp157kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,598kg3,523lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
40.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
138Nm/t92lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
11,250km6,990mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,426mm174in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,703mm67in
Wheelbase
2,679mm105in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,571mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
490L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,486L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 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 III1.5 TSIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
40.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI has 34 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 Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 III1.5 TSI
1,815 kg
4,001 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 III1.5 TSI
215 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 III1.5 TSI7.0 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI7.8 s

Although Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 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 Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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 III1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 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 III 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 8.1 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 III1.5 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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 III1.5 TSI
11,250 km
6,990 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 III1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
7.0 s
215 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 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
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 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
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 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 III1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.0 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 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
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 III1.5 TSIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,598 kg
3,523 lb
Fuel consumption
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
11,250 km
6,990 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10,497 km (6,523 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 217 kg lighter
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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