The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (11 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11) Tiguan 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (11 - 12) Tiguan 2.0 TSI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 width, but the Tiguan 2.0 TDI is 1.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
71.2
80.4
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (11 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
102.5
175.5
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (11 - 12)
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 2.0 TSI
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.8 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (11 - 12)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFG*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
168 hp
178 hp
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Tiguan 2.0 TSI

Performance

Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Tiguan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Tiguan 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
22.1 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
Tiguan 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
27 mpg
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
457 mi
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
603 mi
457 mi
Tiguan 2.0 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).
164.8 kWh
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1263 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft