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VW Tiguan vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (33,600 £ vs 62,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Tiguan or Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

VW Tiguan vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar: Key differences

VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  • visibly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Tiguan

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Tiguan is substantially cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs 62,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,393 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 68 km more than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Range Rover Velar

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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar offers visibly more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Velar delivers visibly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Tiguan

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is markedly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 2,003 kg. The difference is around 404 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers moderately more boot space – 652 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar carries only slightly more – 587 kg compared to 556 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is decisively ahead 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
VW Tiguan
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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Dimensions and Body

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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a comfortable cabin, composed ride and practical space suited to everyday family life. Its straightforward tech and clever storage make it easy to live with, leaning toward sensible refinement rather than flash.

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar marries sleek, pared-back styling with genuine off-road poise, so it looks at home in the city yet won’t flinch at rougher roads. Inside, a luxurious, tech-forward cabin pampers occupants while keeping the driving experience confidently in command — and yes, it somehow makes an SUV feel undeniably chic.

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VW Tiguan
Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Price
62,000 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
co2
103 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
2,003 - 2,280 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Trunk capacity
503 - 552 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Width
1,933 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
499 - 556 kg
Payload
460 - 587 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Power HP
204 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Torque
430 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Power kW
150 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C, F
Brand
VW
Brand
Land Rover
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