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Fiat Ducato vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or VW Tiguan?

Fiat Ducato vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

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VW Tiguan

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ducato

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Tiguan is noticeably cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Fiat Ducato costs 41,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,579 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers somewhat more torque with 400 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Ducato

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Tiguan offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is markedly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 566 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries considerably more – 2,020 kg compared to 556 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,464 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 126 km
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Fiat Ducato

The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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Reviews VW Tiguan

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Jerzy
7 Jun 2026, 15:17:21

It competes on price and cheaper servicing, but well‑equipped examples also offer plenty of comfort.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
198 - 217 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg
Payload
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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