Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen 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

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    114 hp/t
    85 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    147 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,843kg4,063lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
82.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
38.3s
Calculated
44.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg 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
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
983km611mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,486mm177in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,656mm65in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,677mm105in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
652L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
60L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
147g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 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 III2.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.3 s
44.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 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 III2.0 TDI
1,843 kg
4,063 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 III2.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 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 III2.0 TDI7.7 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: 0.2 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 III2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 III2.0 TDI
983 km
611 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 III2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 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 III2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,656 mm
65.2 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 III2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 III 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 III2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 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 III2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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 III2.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,656 mm
65.2 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
983 km
611 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
147 g/km
Trunk score
652 L
23.0 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Is 178 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 88 km (55 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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