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Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020 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 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020

2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,115 km
    693 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,644kg3,624lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,220kg4,894lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
76.7s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
38.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg 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
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
1,115km693mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,539mm179in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,859mm73in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,656mm65in
1,675mm66in
Wheelbase
2,680mm106in
2,679mm105in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,576mm62in
Trunk volume
652L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI-1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
38.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 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 TSI
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,640 kg
3,616 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 TSI
229 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
216 km/h
134 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 III 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: 2.9 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 III2.0 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
716 km
445 mi
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
1,115 km
693 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
229 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
216 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 III2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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 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

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 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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

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 III2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.5 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 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 20202.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,675 mm
65.9 in
Range score
716 km
445 mi
1,115 km
693 mi
Trunk score
652 L
23.0 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 4 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 399 km (248 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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