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

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    810 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
231hp172kW
190hp142kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,850kg6,283lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Calculated
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
109.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
40.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
845km525mi
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
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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 TSI4,200 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm4,450 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
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
40.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
Likely limited
214 km/h
133 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
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 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
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI has 41 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: 41 hp (31 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
320 Nm
236 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
1,605 kg
3,538 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
214 km/h
133 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 TSI7.5 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

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

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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
845 km
525 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
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.

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
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 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
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
7.1 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.

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
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)3.0 V6 TDIVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
235 km/h146 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
845 km
525 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
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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
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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 UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 291 km (181 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

  • Is 465 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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