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Evidence forVolkswagen Tiguan Allspace
2.0 TSI 162kW R-Line 4Motion DSG
Source type: Hagalu catalogue record
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Curvv
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Tiguan Allspace
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Curvv
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiguan Allspace
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Model Introduced Year
2025
2017
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Second generation Tiguan Allspace (AD/AN) on MQB platform
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Mid-cycle facelift in 2021 with IQ.Drive safety tech and updated infotainment
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Coupé SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
Active
Not confirmed
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
1640 kg
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Length
4308 mm
4703 mm
Width
1810 mm
1839 mm
Height
1635 mm
1674 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
230 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
2220 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
750 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
910 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1060 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
880 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1984 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
162 kW
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
350 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
160 km/h
230 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
6.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
98.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
213.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DSG
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4MOTION
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
7
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
7-Speed DSG
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
DCT
7-Speed DSG
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
7
Not confirmed
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
10.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
14.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
57 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
44
57
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Vienna Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric 12-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
3-Zone Auto AC
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
3-Zone Auto AC
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
8.2
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Compact
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front and Rear
Air Conditioning
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
3-Zone Auto AC
Sound System
5
8
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
9.2-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
5
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
USB Ports
Standard
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Audio Speakers
5
8
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Not confirmed
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
DRL
Connected LED DRLs
Standard
Led Headlights
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Connected LED DRLs
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Headlight Type
Standard
Standard
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
-
198 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
198 mm
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
235/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
Standard
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Compact
Wheels
-
Standard
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Power Steering
-
Electric
Front Suspension Type
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
188 g/km
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
3 years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
449900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
449900
Not confirmed
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
3 Years / 120,000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 125,000 km
3 Years / 120,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 125,000 km
3 Years / 120,000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
3 Years / 120,000 km
Spec
Curvv
Tiguan Allspace
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
10.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
9 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
5
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv 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: Curvv 39 vs Tiguan Allspace 75.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs Tiguan Allspace 49.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs Tiguan Allspace 98.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs Tiguan Allspace 66.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiguan Allspace leads by 11 points
Tiguan Allspace has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Curvv remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiguan Allspace
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
66/100
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen Tiguan Allspace
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiguan Allspace leads. However, Curvv may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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