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MINI Aceman vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI Aceman or VW Tiguan?

MINI Aceman vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

MINI Aceman

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
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VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

Aceman

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MINI Aceman is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,578 £.

As for electric range, the MINI Aceman offers substantially more range – reaching up to 355 km, about 229 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan offers marginally more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the MINI Aceman takes 6.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is marginally faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the MINI Aceman tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

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

Aceman

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is only slightly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,720 kg. The difference is around 121 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers significantly more boot space – 652 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 352 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 481 L more than the MINI Aceman.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries marginally more – 533 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Aceman holds a decisive overall lead 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 £27,000
Aceman

MINI Aceman

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 309 - 355 km
MINI Aceman
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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MINI Aceman

The MINI Aceman squeezes classic MINI charm into a sharper, more crossover-ready shape, trading some of the old curves for grown-up practicality while keeping the wink-and-grin personality buyers crave. Inside it's a surprisingly premium, customizable cabin that feels clever rather than cluttered, and on the road the Aceman is eager and nimble — ideal for city dwellers who want an SUV silhouette with proper fun behind the wheel.

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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a calm, family‑first compact SUV that impresses with cavernous rear room, a versatile boot and sofa‑like seats that make motorway miles feel effortless, while its revamped infotainment is quicker and cleaner than before. It does demand a healthy budget and some compromises — the cabin leans heavily on touch controls for climate and the limited rear child‑seat anchoring and wide mirrors can frustrate buyers who prize simplicity or maximal flexibility.

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MINI Aceman
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 36,200 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
309 - 355 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
49.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,720 - 1,825 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
300 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,079 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,754 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,514 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,005 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
450 - 530 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 258 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
290 - 350 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 190 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
MINI
Brand
VW
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