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VW Tiguan vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (33,600 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Tiguan or Porsche Taycan?

VW Tiguan vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

VW Tiguan

3.9 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

Porsche Taycan

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably 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

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,364 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers considerably more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 554 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers clearly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 762 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Taycan is markedly faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers significantly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 940 Nm more.

Tiguan

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 4.

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

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers visibly more boot space – 652 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries somewhat more – 635 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan is far ahead 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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VW Tiguan

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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3.9 (7 Reviews)
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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.

Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
32 - 190 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4,539 mm
Length
4,962 - 4,968 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Height
1,378 - 1,381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 533 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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