Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

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 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2008-2009
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,053 km
    654 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,662 kg
    3,664 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,662kg3,664lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
38.2s
Calculated
46.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
1,053km654mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,486mm177in
Width
1,809mm71in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,683mm66in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,604mm103in
2,677mm105in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
470L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions-
149g/km

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 II 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.2 s
46.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 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 II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 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 II2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
1,662 kg
3,664 lb
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
1,850 kg
4,079 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 II2.0 TDI
212 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 I2.0 TSI7.9 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI7.9 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
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 3.2 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
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
719 km
447 mi
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
1,053 km
654 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
7.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
212 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 I2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 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
1,683 mm
66.3 in
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,486 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 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/h7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II 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 I2.0 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.9 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
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,662 kg
3,664 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,427 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,683 mm
66.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,486 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 in
Range score
719 km
447 mi
1,053 km
654 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 II 2.0 TDI
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 188 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 334 km (207 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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