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Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 TSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,787kg3,940lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
38.7s
Calculated
50.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
811km504mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,486mm177in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,675mm66in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,679mm105in
2,677mm105in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
615L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI3,940-6,000 rpm1,500-3,940 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.7 s
50.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
1,787 kg
3,940 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
216 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
208 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 2.2 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,115 km
693 mi
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
811 km
504 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
216 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
208 km/h
129 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,675 mm
65.9 in
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.7 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,787 kg
3,940 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,675 mm
65.9 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
1,115 km
693 mi
811 km
504 mi
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 147 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 305 km (189 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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