Volkswagen Taigo vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.
VS
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen’s compact family SUV.
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Pick this one if…
Volkswagen Taigo
Pick the Taigo for a stylish coupé crossover with low running costs and city-friendly dimensions.
Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (110 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).
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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
1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol vs 1.5 eTSI 150 · Petrol
| Volkswagen Taigo | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
110 hp
|
150 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
200 Nm
|
250 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
10,5 s
|
9,1 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
191 km/h
|
210 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
93,6 hp/t
|
101,4 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
123 g/km
Winner
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128 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,4 L/100km
Winner
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5,6 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Volkswagen Taigo | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
440 L
|
652 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.222 L
|
1.650 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,57 m
|
2,68 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,27 m
|
4,54 m
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| Width |
1,76 m
|
1,84 m
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| Height |
1,49 m
|
1,64 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Volkswagen Taigo | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross) | MQB / MQB Evo (transverse) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI | EA211/EA211 Evo petrol · EA888 petrol · EA288/EA288 Evo diesel · eHybrid PHEV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d (all engines) | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d/6e (later) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6d petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Volkswagen Taigo
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
- Plastic water pump/thermostat module
Volkswagen Tiguan
- DSG fluid service and shift quality
- 1.5 TSI cold-start hesitation (early)
- AdBlue/DPF on 2.0 TDI (short trips)
Pros
Volkswagen Taigo
- Coupé design stands apart from the T-Cross
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
- Compact and agile in town
Volkswagen Tiguan
- Roomy cabin and high seating position
- Wide, efficient engine range
- Strong towing (up to 2,500 kg on 4MOTION diesels)
Cons
Volkswagen Taigo
- Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
- No all-wheel drive available
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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