Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI

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 III

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI

  • Lightest
    1,616 kg
    3,563 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    859 km
    534 mi
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,662kg3,664lb
1,616kg3,563lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
91.0s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
9.1s
0-200 km/h
38.2s
Calculated
56.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
93hp/t69kW/t42hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,427mm174in
4,539mm179in
Width
1,809mm71in
1,859mm73in
Height
1,683mm66in
1,660mm65in
Wheelbase
2,604mm103in
2,676mm105in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,582mm62in
Trunk volume
470L
652L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,650L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
55L

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 III 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
9.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.2 s
56.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
139 km/h
86 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 III1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI has 50 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 50 hp (37 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 III1.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 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 III1.5 eTSI
1,616 kg
3,563 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 III1.5 eTSI
210 km/h
130 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 III1.5 eTSI9.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI: 1.2 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 III1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 2.5 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 III1.5 eTSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 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 III1.5 eTSI
859 km
534 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 III1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.1 s
210 km/h
130 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 III1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 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 III1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 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 I2.0 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
9.1 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 III1.5 eTSI
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 eTSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
9.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,662 kg
3,664 lb
1,616 kg
3,563 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,660 mm
65.4 in
Range score
719 km
447 mi
859 km
534 mi
Trunk score
470 L
16.6 cu ft
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
93 hp/t
69 kW/t
10.8 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 III 1.5 eTSI
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 46 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 140 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 182 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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