Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIvsVolvo XC40 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-turboSUV2019-2020
VS

Volvo XC40

2.0 T5

247 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • 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 CO2 emissions
    161 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5

  • Most powerful
    247 hp
    184 kW
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
240hp179kW
247hp184kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,486mm177in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,673mm66in
1,652mm65in
Wheelbase
2,677mm105in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
211mm8in
Trunk volume
615L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,336L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
54L
CO2 emissions
161g/km
164g/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 XC40 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC40 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
VolvoXC402.0 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 BiTDIVolvoXC402.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
28.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
97 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
247 hp
184 kW

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 has 7 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volvo XC40 2.0 T5: 7 hp (5 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
VolvoXC402.0 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
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
VolvoXC402.0 T5
1,680 kg
3,704 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
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoXC402.0 T5
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoXC402.0 T56.5 s

Although Volvo XC40 2.0 T5 has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 T5
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI and Volvo XC40 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
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolvoXC402.0 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDI
968 km
601 mi
VolvoXC402.0 T5
750 km
466 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
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolvoXC402.0 T5
247 hp
184 kW
6.5 s
230 km/h
143 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
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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 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
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
247 hp
184 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolvoXC402.0 T5
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 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
VolvoXC402.0 T5
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 BiTDIVolvoXC402.0 T5
Power
240 hp
179 kW
247 hp
184 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 in
Range score
968 km
601 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
161 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDIVolvo XC40 2.0 T5
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 BiTDI

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 218 km (135 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volvo XC40 2.0 T5

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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