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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-turboSUV2016-2018
VS

Volvo XC60 II

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    167 g/km
  • 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 BiTDIVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
240hp179kW
250hp186kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,852kg4,083lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.0s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
34.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
811km504mi
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
167g/km
171g/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 rpm5,750 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
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
34.8 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
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
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 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
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
1,852 kg
4,083 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 BiTDI6.5 s
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T56.9 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: 0.4 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5: 1.0 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
811 km
504 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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/h6.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
938 km
583 mi
811 km
504 mi
CO2 score
167 g/km
171 g/km
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T5
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 132 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 4 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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