Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDIvsVolvo XC40 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-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2019
VS

Volvo XC40

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2018-2020

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
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.8 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,071 km
    666 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volvo XC40 2.0 D4

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    133 g/km
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDIVolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,728kg3,810lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
44.8s
Calculated
51.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,071km666mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
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
147g/km
133g/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 XC40 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC40 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
VolvoXC402.0 D44,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDIVolvoXC402.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.8 s
51.2 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 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
VolvoXC402.0 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
VolvoXC402.0 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
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
VolvoXC402.0 D4
1,728 kg
3,810 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
VolvoXC402.0 D4
210 km/h
130 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
VolvoXC402.0 D47.9 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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo XC40 2.0 D4 and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI: 0.5 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
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
VolvoXC402.0 D4
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
1,071 km
666 mi
VolvoXC402.0 D4
1,059 km
658 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
VolvoXC402.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
210 km/h
130 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
VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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 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
VolvoXC402.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolvoXC402.0 D4
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 II2.0 TDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 D4
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDIVolvoXC402.0 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
7.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,728 kg
3,810 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 in
Range score
1,071 km
666 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
133 g/km
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 Tiguan II 2.0 TDIVolvo XC40 2.0 D4
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TDI

  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 155 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC40 2.0 D4

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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