Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIvsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 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 Touareg III (CR)

2.0 TSI

249 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023

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
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,740 kg
    3,836 lb
  • 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • 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 BiTDIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
240hp179kW
249hp186kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
82.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
915km568mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,486mm177in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,673mm66in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,677mm105in
2,904mm114in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,685mm66in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
215mm8in
Trunk volume
615L
810L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
75L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
188g/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 Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
33.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
152 km/h
94 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
249 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI has 9 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI: 9 hp (7 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
1,955 kg
4,310 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
225 km/h
140 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI6.8 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI: 2.0 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 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 II2.0 BiTDI
968 km
601 mi
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
915 km
568 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
249 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
225 km/h
140 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.8 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
249 hp
186 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
915 km
568 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
188 g/km
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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