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Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020 R 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 II · Facelift 2020

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Lightest
    1,671 kg
    3,684 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    89/100

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
320hp239kW
240hp179kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,671kg3,684lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
968km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,486mm177in
Width
1,859mm73in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,668mm66in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,678mm105in
2,677mm105in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume-
615L
Max trunk volume-
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
60L
CO2 emissions-
161g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
25.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 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 Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
1,725 kg
3,803 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI4.9 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: 1.6 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 1.9 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
139 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
716 km
445 mi
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
968 km
601 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,668 mm
65.7 in
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,668 mm
65.7 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
716 km
445 mi
968 km
601 mi
CO2 score
-
161 g/km
Trunk score
-
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
139 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 Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Is 54 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 252 km (156 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

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