The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
€ 26,100

€ 31,600

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Tiguan 1.4 TSI is 1.2 inches shorter.
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
66.4
71.2
80.4
66.4
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
66.4 in
Height
66.4 in
102.5
174.3
102.5
175.5
174.3 in
Length
175.5 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4945 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.37 %

General
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5N
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4400 rpm
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
168 hp
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Tiguan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.73 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
36 mpg
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
537 mi
Range
603 mi
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
537 mi
603 mi
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.8 kWh
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
140.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft