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VW Touareg vs VW Tiguan comparison

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

VW Touareg vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

VW Touareg

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

VW Tiguan

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

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

Touareg

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 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 clearly more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 77 km more than the VW Touareg.

Tiguan

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 slightly 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 considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Touareg

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 clearly lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 2,059 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touareg offers slightly 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 moderately more capacity – up to 1,800 L, about 314 L more than the VW Tiguan.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touareg carries clearly 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 is decisively 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 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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Reviews VW Touareg

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Roberto
4 Dec 2025, 21:53:53

Impeccable road-holding, especially if you choose optional extras like air suspension, active anti-roll bars and rear-wheel steering. Fast, quiet and comfortable.

Chris
23 Sept 2025, 10:05:45

I've been driving a Touareg 3.0 TDI with 286 PS, model year 2019, for 5 years.
So far no problems. Zero repairs.
Air suspension is top.
Driving feel is great.
Fuel consumption is also excellent for a vehicle of this weight (7.5 liters on average).
In my opinion the car is highly recommendable. That's why 5 stars!

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.

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

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,059 - 2,470 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
665 - 810 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,878 - 4,902 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,693 - 1,712 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,675 - 1,800 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
550 - 751 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 462 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
450 - 700 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 340 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
VW
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the VW Touareg have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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