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Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Tiguan II · Facelift 2020

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
VS

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR)

4.0 V8 TDI

422 hp3956 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Most powerful
    422 hp
    315 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,216 km
    756 mi
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
320hp239kW
422hp315kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,671kg3,684lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
3,000kg6,614lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
716km445mi
Calculated
1,216km756mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,956cc241cu in
Length
4,514mm178in
4,878mm192in
Width
1,859mm73in
1,984mm78in
Height
1,668mm66in
1,717mm68in
Wheelbase
2,678mm105in
2,904mm114in
Front track
1,589mm63in
1,676mm66in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,686mm66in
Ground clearance-
215mm8in
Trunk volume-
810L
Max trunk volume-
1,800L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
90L
CO2 emissions-
195g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI-1,250-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
17.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
422 hp
315 kW

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI has 102 hp more than Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI: 102 hp (76 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
2,310 kg
5,093 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI4.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI4.9 s

Although Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI and Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
716 km
445 mi
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
1,216 km
756 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
422 hp
315 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,668 mm
65.7 in
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
422 hp
315 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 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
VolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.9 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 IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSI
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTiguan IIFacelift 2020R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenTouareg III (CR)4.0 V8 TDI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
422 hp
315 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,671 kg
3,684 lb
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,514 mm
177.7 in
Height
1,668 mm
65.7 in
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
Range score
716 km
445 mi
1,216 km
756 mi
CO2 score
-
195 g/km
Trunk score
-
810 L
28.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Tiguan II Facelift 2020 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 639 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Touareg III (CR) 4.0 V8 TDI

  • Has 102 hp more
  • Has 480 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 500 km (311 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

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