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Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

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 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-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
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
Power
220hp164kW
204hp152kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,787kg3,940lb
1,644kg3,624lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg 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
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
716km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,486mm177in
4,539mm179in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,859mm73in
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

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 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: 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 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
30.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
95 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 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI has 16 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: 16 hp (12 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 TSI
320 Nm
236 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 TSI
1,644 kg
3,624 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 TSI
229 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
VolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSI6.5 s
VolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

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 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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 TSI
716 km
445 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 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
229 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
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 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.1 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 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan III2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,787 kg
3,940 lb
1,644 kg
3,624 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
716 km
445 mi
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
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II 2.0 TSI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Tiguan III 2.0 TSI

  • Is 143 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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