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Peugeot Rifter vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (22,900 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Rifter or VW Tiguan?

Peugeot Rifter vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Peugeot Rifter

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Rifter

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.

Peugeot Rifter is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,718 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 213 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan offers significantly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is clearly faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the Peugeot Rifter tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Rifter

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is barely lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 101 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers markedly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 652 L. That’s a difference of about 398 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot Rifter offers substantially more capacity – up to 3,500 L, about 2,014 L more than the VW Tiguan.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries noticeably more – 814 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 281 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan 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 £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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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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
22,900 - 36,600 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 157 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,941 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,405 - 4,755 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,818 - 1,837 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,000 - 3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
489 - 814 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
VW
Is the Peugeot Rifter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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