The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (11 - 15)
€ 31,600

€ 28,900

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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, but the Tiguan 2.0 TDI is 1.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
66.4
71.2
80.4
67
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
102.5
175.5
102.5
174.3
175.5 in
Length
174.3 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.15 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CFG*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
168 hp
158 hp
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Tiguan 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
22.1 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
603 mi
Range
523 mi
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
603 mi
523 mi
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
144 kWh
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
144 kWh
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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