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

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2009-2011

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    242 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
265hp198kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,678kg3,699lb
1,578kg3,479lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
79.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg 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
14.0s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,427mm174in
Width
1,859mm73in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,656mm65in
1,686mm66in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
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 TSI5,000 rpm1,650-4,350 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 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
5.6 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
37.7 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI has 65 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: 65 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 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
1,678 kg
3,699 lb
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
1,578 kg
3,479 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
242 km/h
150 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 TSI5.9 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: 2.0 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
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

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
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
682 km
424 mi
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 s
242 km/h
150 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
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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
1,686 mm
66.4 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 III2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan I2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,678 kg
3,699 lb
1,578 kg
3,479 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
1,686 mm
66.4 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
652 L
23.0 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Tiguan I 2.0 TSI

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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