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VW Tiguan vs Toyota Urban Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (33,600 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Tiguan or Toyota Urban Cruiser?

VW Tiguan vs Toyota Urban Cruiser: Key differences

VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Toyota Urban Cruiser

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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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.

Toyota Urban Cruiser is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,873 £.

As for electric range, the Toyota Urban Cruiser offers considerably more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 300 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Urban Cruiser

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 noticeably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 88 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 Toyota Urban Cruiser takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is visibly faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 93 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 slightly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 176 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers considerably more boot space – 652 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 342 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries noticeably more – 533 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is slightly 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
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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan is a calm, family‑first compact SUV that impresses with cavernous rear room, a versatile boot and sofa‑like seats that make motorway miles feel effortless, while its revamped infotainment is quicker and cleaner than before. It does demand a healthy budget and some compromises — the cabin leans heavily on touch controls for climate and the limited rear child‑seat anchoring and wide mirrors can frustrate buyers who prize simplicity or maximal flexibility.

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Reviews VW Tiguan

4.1 (9 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.

Toyota Urban Cruiser

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Price
25,700 - 38,600 £
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
15 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Electric Range
330 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
Length
4,539 mm
Length
4,285 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Height
1,635 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 533 kg
Payload
411 - 421 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Power HP
144 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Power kW
106 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the VW Tiguan?

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

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