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VW Tiguan vs Porsche Taycan Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (272 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (33300 £ vs 88700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Tiguan or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

VW Tiguan

4 (6 Reviews)
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Porsche Taycan Wagon

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

Tiguan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Tiguan has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33300 £ , while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55414 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs significantly better – achieving up to 652 km, about 526 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Taycan Wagon

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 Porsche Taycan Wagon has a significantly edge – offering 952 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 680 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.40 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan Wagon performs barely noticeable better – reaching 260 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 242 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Taycan Wagon pulls significantly stronger with 1110 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 710 Nm difference.

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 somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, VW Tiguan is evident lighter – 1599 kg compared to 2190 kg. The difference is around 591 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly perceptible more room – 652 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs distinct better – up to 1650 L, which is about 438 L more than the Porsche Taycan Wagon.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan Wagon to a small extent takes the win – 605 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan Wagon sits well ahead of its rival 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.

VW Tiguan
Porsche Taycan Wagon

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Taycan Wagon

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 952 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 - 19 kWh
  • Electric Range : 537 - 652 km

VW Tiguan

4 (6 Reviews)
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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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Porsche Taycan Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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VW Tiguan
Porsche Taycan Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
33300 - 51900 £
Price
88700 - 182100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
32 - 190 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Curb weight
2190 - 2400 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
4539 mm
Length
4962 - 4974 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Width
1966 - 1967 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Height
1388 - 1412 mm
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Max trunk capacity
1171 - 1212 L
Payload
460 - 533 kg
Payload
475 - 605 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Torque
410 - 1110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the VW Tiguan have?

The VW Tiguan is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.