Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Tiguan III

1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.4 L/100 km
    588.0 mpg US
    706.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    11,250 km
    6,990 mi
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
177hp132kW
190hp142kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
44.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
138Nm/t92lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
11,250km6,990mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,486mm177in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,679mm105in
2,677mm105in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
490L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,486L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
60L
CO2 emissions-
147g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
44.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
1,665 kg
3,671 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 III1.5 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI7.0 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI7.9 s

Although Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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 III1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: 5.2 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 III1.5 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
11,250 km
6,990 mi
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
1,071 km
666 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
7.0 s
215 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
212 km/h
132 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 III1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 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 III1.5 TSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 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
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.9 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 III1.5 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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
11,250 km
6,990 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
CO2 score
-
147 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI
Consumption0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km0.70 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.13 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used60 L16 US gal13 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost105.00 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10,179 km (6,325 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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