Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Tiguan III

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,644 kg
    3,624 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,644kg3,624lb
1,662kg3,664lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.7s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg 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
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,859mm73in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,656mm65in
1,683mm66in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
652L
470L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
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 III 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
38.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 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 III2.0 TSI
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
1,662 kg
3,664 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 III2.0 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI7.1 s
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan I 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 III2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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 III2.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
716 km
445 mi
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
719 km
447 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
229 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 III2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,656 mm
65.2 in
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

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 III2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 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 III2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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 III2.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
1,662 kg
3,664 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,656 mm
65.2 in
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
Range score
716 km
445 mi
719 km
447 mi
Trunk score
652 L
23.0 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 18 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 182 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Has 3 km (2 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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