The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (08 - 11) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15)

€ 28,400
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (08 - 11) Tiguan 2.0 TSI
€ 32,800
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15) Tiguan 2.0 TDI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI is 0.7 inches lower.
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
71.2
80.4
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 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 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
102.5
174.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15)
102.5
174.3
174.3 in
Length
174.3 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
3629 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.73 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15)

General

Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5N
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
168 hp
138 hp
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Performance

Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Tiguan 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Tiguan 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.76 lb/hp
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
21.6 lb/hp
26.76 lb/hp
Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
38 mpg
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
641 mi
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
447 mi
641 mi
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
127.6 kWh
Tiguan 2.0 TSI
168.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft