Volkswagen Tiguan (2016 – 2020) vs Hyundai ix35 / Tucson (2016 – 2018): specs compared
The Volkswagen Tiguan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 185 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 9.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 203 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 4.8 L/100 km. The Hyundai ix35 / Tucson is the lighter car, from 1,464 kg against 1,490 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Tiguan
2016 – 2020
|
Hyundai
ix35 / Tucson
2016 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2020 | 2016 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Gas / other |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 115 – 190 hp | 116 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 400 Nm | 161 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 10.9 s | 9.1 – 13.7 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 212 km/h | 175 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 7.3 L/100 km | 4.8 – 7.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,486 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,646 – 1,654 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,677 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,490 – 1,750 kg | 1,464 – 1,860 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

