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VW Tiguan vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (33,600 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Tiguan or Porsche Panamera?

VW Tiguan vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Porsche Panamera

  • clearly more power
  • significantly 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:

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.

VW Tiguan is considerably cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Porsche Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,193 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche Panamera with 3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers markedly more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 29 km more than the Porsche Panamera.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers clearly more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 510 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

Tiguan

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: VW Tiguan offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is noticeably lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 361 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers noticeably more boot space – 652 L compared to 494 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 544 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 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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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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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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The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
32 - 190 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
-
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
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Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
460 - 544 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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