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Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIvsVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6

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-turboSUV2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P)

3.6 FSI V6

280 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2013

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
240hp179kW
280hp209kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
2,103kg4,636lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,800kg6,173lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
68.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
103.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
39.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,486mm177in
4,795mm189in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,673mm66in
1,709mm67in
Wheelbase
2,677mm105in
2,893mm114in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,656mm65in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,676mm66in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
615L
580L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
85L
CO2 emissions
167g/km
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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 II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 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 II (7P)3.6 FSI V66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
39.0 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
145 km/h
90 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 II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6 has 40 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) 3.6 FSI V6: 40 hp (30 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 II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
2,103 kg
4,636 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
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
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) 3.6 FSI V6 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) 3.6 FSI V6: 1.3 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
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6: 3.5 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
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
938 km
583 mi
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
859 km
534 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
6.5 s
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW
7.8 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 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 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/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.8 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
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)3.6 FSI V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
2,103 kg
4,636 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,795 mm
188.8 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
Range score
938 km
583 mi
859 km
534 mi
CO2 score
167 g/km
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Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) 3.6 FSI V6
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 383 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

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

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