Volkswagen Tiguan III
Car comparison
Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonVolkswagen Tiguan II
2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.3 s
- Most powerful230 hp172 kW
- Highest torque350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Lightest1,635 kg3,605 lb
- Best power-to-weight141 hp/t105 kW/t7.1 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
- Best estimated range779 km484 mi
- Best overall score66/100
- Best performance score56/100
- Best economy score86/100
Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI
- Fastest top speed229 km/h142 mph
- Largest trunk652 L
- Best practicality score90/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204hp152kW | 230hp172kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,644kg3,624lb | 1,635kg3,605lb |
| Gross weight | 2,220kg4,894lb | 2,280kg5,027lb |
| Top speed | 229 km/h 142 mph | 228 km/h 142 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 76.7s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph Calculated | 65.4s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1s | 6.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 30.7s Calculated | 27.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.7s Calculated | 6.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK | 7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.1s Calculated | 14.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated | 141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated | 214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 716km445mi Calculated | 779km484mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,539mm179in | 4,486mm177in |
| Width | 1,859mm73in | 1,839mm72in |
| Height | 1,656mm65in | 1,673mm66in |
| Wheelbase | 2,680mm106in | 2,677mm105in |
| Front track | 1,588mm63in | 1,586mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,578mm62in | 1,576mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 200mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 652L | 615L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,650L | 1,655L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 58L | 60L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 175g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | - | 1,500-4,400 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 4,500 rpm | 1,500 rpm | 4,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.1 s | 6.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 30.7 s | 27.0 s |
| Top speed | 229 km/h 142 mph | 228 km/h 142 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.4 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.6 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.9 s | 9.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.7 s | 12.1 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.1 s | 14.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 154 km/h 95 mph | 160 km/h 99 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | 204 hp 152 kW |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 230 hp 172 kW |
Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI has 26 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 26 hp (19 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | 1,644 kg 3,624 lb |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 1,635 kg 3,605 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | 229 km/h 142 mph |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 228 km/h 142 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | 7.1 s |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 6.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: 0.8 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | 124 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.1 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 141 hp/t 105 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | 716 km 445 mi |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 779 km 484 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | 204 hp 152 kW | 7.1 s | 229 km/h 142 mph |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 230 hp 172 kW | 6.3 s | 228 km/h 142 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI |
| 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI |
| 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK | 7.1 s |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | 6.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 II2.0 TSI | 141 hp/t 105 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI | VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 204 hp 152 kW | 230 hp 172 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.1 s | 6.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 229 km/h 142 mph | 228 km/h 142 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,644 kg 3,624 lb | 1,635 kg 3,605 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.1 L/100 km 29.0 mpg US 34.9 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km 30.5 mpg US 36.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 716 km 445 mi | 779 km 484 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 175 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 141 hp/t 105 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI | Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK | 7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.17 LC100 km | 13.48 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 22.81 LC100 mi | 21.69 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal | 1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,126 LC/year | 2,021 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI
- Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Has 37 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI
- Has 26 hp more
- Has 30 Nm more
- Is 9 kg lighter
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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