Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

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 II

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2016-2018

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
  • Lightest
    1,678 kg
    3,699 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
265hp198kW
240hp179kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,678kg3,699lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,486mm177in
Width
1,859mm73in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,656mm65in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,677mm105in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
652L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
60L
CO2 emissions-
167g/km

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 II 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: 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 II2.0 BiTDI4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
28.0 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 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 II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: 25 hp (19 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 II2.0 BiTDI
500 Nm
369 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 II2.0 BiTDI
1,720 kg
3,792 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 II2.0 BiTDI
228 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 III2.0 TSI5.9 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: 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 III2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: 2.1 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
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 II2.0 BiTDI
938 km
583 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 II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
228 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 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 II2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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

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 II2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 II2.0 BiTDI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 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 II2.0 BiTDI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,678 kg
3,699 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,486 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,673 mm
65.9 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
938 km
583 mi
CO2 score
-
167 g/km
Trunk score
652 L
23.0 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Is 42 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 255 km (159 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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