Renault Kadjar vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
VS
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen’s compact family SUV.
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Pick this one if…
Renault Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel).
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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen Tiguan
Pick the Tiguan for a roomy, practical family SUV with strong towing and a wide engine range.
Best engine: The 1.5 TSI/eTSI (150 hp) or 2.0 TDI (150 hp).
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Performance
1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol vs 1.5 eTSI 150 · Petrol
| Renault Kadjar | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
140 hp
|
150 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
240 Nm
|
250 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
9,6 s
|
9,1 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
205 km/h
|
210 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
100,0 hp/t
|
101,4 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
125 g/km
Winner
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128 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,6 L/100km
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5,6 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Renault Kadjar | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
472 L
|
652 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.478 L
|
1.650 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,65 m
|
2,68 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,45 m
|
4,54 m
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| Width |
1,84 m
|
1,84 m
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| Height |
1,61 m
|
1,64 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Kadjar | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD | MQB / MQB Evo (transverse) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi | EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288/EA288 Evo diesel · eHybrid PHEV |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 / 6d | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d/6e (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Volkswagen Tiguan
- DSG fluid service and shift quality
- 1.5 TSI cold-start hesitation (early)
- AdBlue/DPF on 2.0 TDI (short trips)
Pros
Renault Kadjar
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Roomy cabin and high seating position
- Wide, efficient engine range
- Strong towing (up to 2,500 kg on 4MOTION diesels)
Cons
Renault Kadjar
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Bigger and heavier than a T-Roc/Golf
- Higher consumption on powerful 2.0 TSI/R versions
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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Renault Kadjar
5 for sale · from € 6.999
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