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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 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 Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TSI

320 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
320hp239kW
240hp179kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,244kg4,947lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight-
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg 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
15.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
980km609mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
4,486mm177in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,677mm105in
Front track-
1,586mm62in
Rear track-
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
580L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
60L
CO2 emissions-
167g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI5,700-6,500 rpm2,900-4,700 rpm6,750 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
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
28.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI has 80 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
440 Nm
325 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
2,244 kg
4,947 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
235 km/h
146 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

Although Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 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 II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI: 3.8 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
980 km
609 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.0 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSI
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
6.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,244 kg
4,947 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 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
980 km
609 mi
938 km
583 mi
CO2 score
-
167 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TSI

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 524 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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