Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 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 Touareg III (CR)

2.0 TSI

252 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023
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
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
252hp188kW
240hp179kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,029kg4,473lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight-
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
32.4s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg 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
14.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
938km583mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,486mm177in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,899mm114in
2,677mm105in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
810L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
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 III (CR) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,250 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
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.4 s
28.0 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
252 hp
188 kW
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI has 12 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: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
2,029 kg
4,473 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
229 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI6.8 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI6.5 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: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)2.0 TSI
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 III (CR) 2.0 TSI: 2.6 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
833 km
518 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
252 hp
188 kW
6.8 s
229 km/h
142 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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
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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.8 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 III (CR)2.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 III (CR)2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,029 kg
4,473 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
833 km
518 mi
938 km
583 mi
CO2 score
-
167 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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.

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 Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 309 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 104 km (65 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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