Toyota C-HR vs Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Historical comparison

Every selected record is historical. Verified South African specifications and last-listed prices remain available for owners and used-car shoppers.

Toyota C-HR Discontinued model Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Discontinued model
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 499,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 134 kW 🔧 190 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace in South Africa

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

2.0 TSI 162kW R-Line 4Motion DSG Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 934,700 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 162 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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Decision summary

Toyota C-HR vs Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace: the short answer

C-HR and Tiguan Allspace are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context C-HR: last listed from ZAR 429,000 · Tiguan Allspace: last listed from ZAR 701,600

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C-HR Tiguan Allspace
Maximum Power C-HR134 kW Tiguan Allspace162 kW
Maximum Torque C-HR190 Nm Tiguan Allspace350 Nm
Engine Size C-HR1987 cc Tiguan Allspace1984 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C-HR19.2 km/l Tiguan Allspace12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance C-HR160 mm Tiguan Allspace198 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 162kW R-Line 4Motion DSG

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C-HR

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Tiguan Allspace

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

C-HR

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Tiguan Allspace

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec C-HR Tiguan Allspace
Model Introduced Year 2023 2017
Generation Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA Second generation Tiguan Allspace (AD/AN) on MQB platform
Facelift History All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023 Mid-cycle facelift in 2021 with IQ.Drive safety tech and updated infotainment
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2021
Facelift Version Ending 2024 Not confirmed
Body Style 5-door Crossover SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2021 Not confirmed
Production Status discontinued Not confirmed
Segment SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1500 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Type 5-door Crossover SUV Not confirmed
Spec C-HR Tiguan Allspace
Length 4390 mm 4703 mm
Width 1796 mm 1839 mm
Height 1550 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 377 l 230 l
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1930 kg 2220 kg
Payload Capacity 430 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 1 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 993 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 946 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1030 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 881 mm Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This C-HR and Tiguan Allspace comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: C-HR 53 vs Tiguan Allspace 75.

Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Tiguan Allspace 49.

Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Tiguan Allspace 98.

Practicality index: C-HR 57 vs Tiguan Allspace 66.

Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Tiguan Allspace not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Tiguan Allspace leads by 6 points

C-HR and Tiguan Allspace are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 73 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 78% source coverage
73
#1 Evidence leader

Tiguan Allspace

78% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 75
Efficiency 49
Safety 98
Practicality 66
Leads by 6 points
67
#2

C-HR

91% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 53
Efficiency 78
Safety 98
Practicality 57
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiguan Allspace +22 Efficiency C-HR +29 Safety Level Practicality Tiguan Allspace +9

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiguan Allspace

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 66/100

C-HR

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 78/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts vs 67 pts for C-HR

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiguan Allspace leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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C-HR vs Tiguan Allspace questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.