Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 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 III

1.5 TSI

177 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    615 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • 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 IIFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
177hp132kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
38.7s
Calculated
38.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
138Nm/t92lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,115km693mi
Calculated
11,250km6,990mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,509mm178in
4,539mm179in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,675mm66in
1,658mm65in
Wheelbase
2,679mm105in
2,679mm105in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,583mm62in
Trunk volume
615L
490L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,486L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
45L

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 III 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 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 III1.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.7 s
38.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
150 km/h
93 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 III1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI has 23 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 Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 23 hp (17 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 III1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 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 III1.5 TSI
1,815 kg
4,001 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 III1.5 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI7.0 s

Although Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 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 Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 0.5 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 III1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 4.8 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 III1.5 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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 III1.5 TSI
11,250 km
6,990 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 III1.5 TSI
177 hp
132 kW
7.0 s
215 km/h
134 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 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

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 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

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 III1.5 TSI
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 mpg UK
7.0 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDIVolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
0.4 L/100 km
588.0 mpg US
706.2 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
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,539 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Range score
1,115 km
693 mi
11,250 km
6,990 mi
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km0.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi1.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal60 L16 US gal13 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year105.00 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10,135 km (6,297 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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