Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDIvsVolvo XC60 II 2.0 D4

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2016-2018
VS

Volvo XC60 II

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D4

  • Lightest
    1,846 kg
    4,070 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    103 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    135 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,078 km
    670 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDIVolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,846kg4,070lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
90.6s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
46.0s
Calculated
69.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,053km654mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,486mm177in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,673mm66in
1,658mm65in
Wheelbase
2,677mm105in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,586mm62in
-
Rear track
1,576mm62in
-
Ground clearance
200mm8in
216mm9in
Trunk volume
615L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,432L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDIVolvo XC60 II 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D44,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDIVolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.0 s
69.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
1,846 kg
4,070 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 TDI
212 km/h
132 mph
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
205 km/h
127 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 TDI7.9 s
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D48.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI and Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D4: 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 II2.0 TDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D4 and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
1,053 km
654 mi
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
1,078 km
670 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
212 km/h
132 mph
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
8.8 s
205 km/h
127 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 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 II2.0 TDI
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.8 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 TDI
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDIVolvoXC60 II2.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,846 kg
4,070 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Range score
1,053 km
654 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDIVolvo XC60 II 2.0 D4
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 110 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

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 D4

  • Is 4 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 14 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 top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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