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VW Tiguan vs VW Touareg comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 462 HP), boot space and price (33,600 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Tiguan or VW Touareg?

VW Tiguan vs VW Touareg: Key differences

VW Tiguan

3.9 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly lighter

VW Touareg

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

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:

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the VW Touareg costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,729 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the VW Touareg with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers considerably more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 77 km more than the VW Touareg.

Touareg

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 VW Touareg offers considerably more power – delivering 462 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 190 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Touareg is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is markedly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers a bit more boot space – 810 L compared to 652 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,800 L, about 314 L more than the VW Tiguan.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries markedly more – 751 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 218 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan stands 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.

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
VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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VW Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg wraps a grown-up presence in a classy, well-appointed cabin that feels more like a premium saloon than an SUV. It glides with quiet composure, devours long journeys and tucks away clever tech that makes life easier whether you’re stuck in town or nipping off the beaten track.

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VW Tiguan
VW Touareg

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Price
64,300 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 10.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Electric Range
47 - 49 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.3 kWh
co2
32 - 190 g/km
co2
119 - 239 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

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
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Length
4,539 mm
Length
4,878 - 4,902 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Height
1,693 - 1,712 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Max trunk capacity
1,675 - 1,800 L
Payload
460 - 533 kg
Payload
550 - 751 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
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
231 - 462 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3

General

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