Volkswagen Tiguan III
Car comparison
Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 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
- Most powerful190 hp142 kW
- Highest torque320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Lightest1,605 kg3,538 lb
- Best power-to-weight118 hp/t88 kW/t8.4 kg/hp
- Largest trunk615 L
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score49/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.0 s
- Fastest top speed215 km/h134 mph
- Lowest combined fuel consumption0.4 L/100 km588.0 mpg US706.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range11,250 km6,990 mi
- Best economy score100/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 177hp132kW | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,815kg4,001lb | 1,605kg3,538lb |
| Gross weight | 2,400kg5,291lb | 2,230kg4,916lb |
| Top speed | 215 km/h 134 mph | 214 km/h 133 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 72.8s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph Calculated | 73.5s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0s | 7.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 38.3s Calculated | 40.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6s Calculated | 7.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 0.4L/100 km588mpg US706.2mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.1s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb Calculated | 118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 138Nm/t92lb-ft/ton Calculated | 199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 11,250km6,990mi Calculated | 845km525mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,498cc91cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,539mm179in | 4,486mm177in |
| Width | 1,842mm73in | 1,839mm72in |
| Height | 1,658mm65in | 1,673mm66in |
| Wheelbase | 2,679mm105in | 2,677mm105in |
| Front track | 1,590mm63in | 1,586mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,583mm62in | 1,576mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 200mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 490L | 615L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,486L | 1,655L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 45L | 60L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | - | 1,500-4,000 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 4,200 rpm | 1,500-4,100 rpm | 4,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.6 s | 7.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.0 s | 7.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 38.3 s | 40.3 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h 134 mph | 214 km/h 133 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.8 s | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.6 s | 13.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.1 s | 15.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 150 km/h 93 mph | 148 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | 177 hp 132 kW |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 190 hp 142 kW |
Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI has 13 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 2.0 TSI: 13 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | 250 Nm 184 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | 1,815 kg 4,001 lb |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 1,605 kg 3,538 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 214 km/h 133 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | 7.0 s |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 7.5 s |
Although Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI 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 2.0 TSI: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | 0.4 L/100 km 588.0 mpg US 706.2 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 6.7 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | 98 hp/t 73 kW/t 10.3 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | 11,250 km 6,990 mi |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 845 km 525 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | 177 hp 132 kW | 7.0 s | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.5 s | 214 km/h 133 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 III1.5 TSI |
| 0.4 L/100 km 588.0 mpg US 706.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI |
| 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 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 III1.5 TSI | 0.4 L/100 km 588.0 mpg US 706.2 mpg UK | 7.0 s |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | 7.5 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 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 |
| VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | 118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenTiguan III1.5 TSI | VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 177 hp 132 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.0 s | 7.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 215 km/h 134 mph | 214 km/h 133 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,815 kg 4,001 lb | 1,605 kg 3,538 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 0.4 L/100 km 588.0 mpg US 706.2 mpg UK | 7.1 L/100 km 33.1 mpg US 39.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 11,250 km 6,990 mi | 845 km 525 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 490 L 17.3 cu ft | 615 L 21.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 98 hp/t 73 kW/t 10.3 kg/hp | 118 hp/t 88 kW/t 8.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI | Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 0.4 L/100 km588 mpg US706.2 mpg UK | 7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 0.70 LC100 km | 12.42 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 1.13 LC100 mi | 20.00 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 60 L16 US gal13 UK gal | 1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 105.00 LC/year | 1,864 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Tiguan III 1.5 TSI
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 6.7 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 10,405 km (6,465 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI
- Has 13 hp more
- Has 70 Nm more
- Is 210 kg lighter
- Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 125 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
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