Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIvsVolkswagen 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)

3.0 V6 TDI

286 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 BiTDI

240 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    235 km/h
    146 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    161 g/km
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
286hp213kW
240hp179kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
968km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,486mm177in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
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
182g/km
161g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI-2,250-3,250 rpm3,500 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)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
25.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI has 46 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) 3.0 V6 TDI: 46 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
600 Nm
443 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)3.0 V6 TDI
1,995 kg
4,398 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI6.1 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.7 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)3.0 V6 TDI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
1,087 km
675 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
286 hp
213 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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
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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI 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)3.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.1 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
1,087 km
675 mi
968 km
601 mi
CO2 score
182 g/km
161 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 119 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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