Car comparison

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Tiguan II

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan III

2.0 TDI

193 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,787 kg
    3,940 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    983 km
    611 mi
  • Largest trunk
    652 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
Power
220hp164kW
193hp144kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,787kg3,940lb
1,843kg4,063lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
82.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
38.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
983km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,486mm177in
4,539mm179in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,673mm66in
1,656mm65in
Wheelbase
2,677mm105in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,576mm62in
1,578mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
615L
652L
Max trunk volume
1,655L
1,650L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
58L
CO2 emissions-
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
38.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI has 27 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 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 II2.0 TSI
1,787 kg
3,940 lb
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
1,843 kg
4,063 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 II2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI6.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: 1.9 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 II2.0 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
983 km
611 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
193 hp
144 kW
7.7 s
220 km/h
137 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 II2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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

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 II2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 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 II2.0 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TDI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,787 kg
3,940 lb
1,843 kg
4,063 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
769 km
478 mi
983 km
611 mi
CO2 score
-
154 g/km
Trunk score
615 L
21.7 cu ft
652 L
23.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 Tiguan II 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Is 56 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 214 km (133 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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