Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIvsVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan III

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
Power
240hp179kW
204hp152kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,644kg3,624lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
716km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,486mm177in
4,539mm179in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,859mm73in
Height
1,673mm66in
1,656mm65in
Wheelbase
2,677mm105in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,578mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
615L
652L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,650L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
58L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
30.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI has 36 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
1,644 kg
3,624 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 II2.0 BiTDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI6.2 s
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: 0.9 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 II2.0 BiTDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: 1.9 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 II2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
968 km
601 mi
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
716 km
445 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
229 km/h
142 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 II2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
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

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 II2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI 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 II2.0 BiTDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.1 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 II2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
968 km
601 mi
716 km
445 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
-
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 252 km (156 mi) more estimated range

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
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

  • Is 96 kg lighter
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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