Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIvsVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T5

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

Volvo XC60 II

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2019

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
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
240hp179kW
250hp186kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,977kg4,359lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
30.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
177Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,486mm177in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,673mm66in
1,658mm65in
Wheelbase
2,677mm105in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,673mm66in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
615L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,432L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5: 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
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
30.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
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
9.7 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
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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5: 10 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
350 Nm
258 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
1,977 kg
4,359 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T56.8 s

Although Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5 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 Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5: 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5: 1.5 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 II2.0 BiTDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
126 hp/t
94 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
779 km
484 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,977 kg
4,359 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
779 km
484 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 II 2.0 BiTDIVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T5
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 237 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 189 km (117 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5

  • Has 10 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

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

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