Car comparison

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 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 Touareg III (CR)

3.0 V6 TDI

231 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2023
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    235 km/h
    146 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    173 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,635 kg
    3,605 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
231hp172kW
230hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
109.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,878mm192in
4,486mm177in
Width
1,984mm78in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,717mm68in
1,673mm66in
Wheelbase
2,904mm114in
2,677mm105in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,685mm66in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
810L
615L
Max trunk volume
1,800L
1,655L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
60L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
174g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI-1,750-3,000 rpm3,250 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI4,500 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
27.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
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
10.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI has 1 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
2,070 kg
4,564 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI6.3 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 1.0 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
789 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
231 hp
172 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 in
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.3 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
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Length
4,878 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,717 mm
67.6 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
1,136 km
706 mi
789 km
491 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
810 L
28.6 cu ft
615 L
21.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 347 km (216 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

  • Is 435 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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