The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (10 - 11)
€ 27,900

€ 32,600

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.2 inches shorter.
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
3424 lb
Curb Weight
3673 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.78 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
138 hp
197 hp
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Performance
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Tiguan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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24.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
24.81 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
27 mpg
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
674 mi
Range
462 mi
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
674 mi
462 mi
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
162.9 kWh
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
162.9 kWh
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1338 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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