The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)

€ 26,100
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) Tiguan 1.4 TSI
€ 36,500
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15) Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 length and width, but the Tiguan 1.4 TSI is 0.7 inches lower.
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
71.2
80.4
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
71.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
66.4 in
Height
67 in
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
102.5
174.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
102.5
174.3
174.3 in
Length
174.3 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.59 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)

General

Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
175 hp
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Tiguan 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.73 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
40 mpg
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
674 mi
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
537 mi
674 mi
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
121.3 kWh
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
140.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft