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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)
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Tiguan Allspace
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiguan Allspace
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2017
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Second generation Tiguan Allspace (AD/AN) on MQB platform
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Mid-cycle facelift in 2021 with IQ.Drive safety tech and updated infotainment
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Chassis cab
Not confirmed
Body Type Cab
Cab body
Not confirmed
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
Van
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
2650 kg
1640 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Length
6620 mm
4703 mm
Width
2100 mm
1839 mm
Height
2355 mm
1674 mm
Wheelbase
3850 mm
2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Applicable
230 l
Kerb Weight
2650 kg
1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
7800 kg
2220 kg
Payload Capacity
5150 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
2 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.5 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-Link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Steering
-
Electric
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-Link
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Not Available
3-Zone Auto AC
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
3-Zone Auto AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Warranty
4
5 Years / 150,000 km
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Source Model Column
ex-8-chassis-cab
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trim Level
base
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
8.2
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Compact
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front and Rear
Air Conditioning
Not Available
3-Zone Auto AC
Sound System
Not Available
8
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Engine
3.9-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3907 cc
1984 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
162 kW
Maximum Torque
373 Nm
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
RWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
230 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
6.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
38.9 kW/tonne
98.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
140.8 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
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Gearbox
Manual
7-Speed DSG
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4MOTION
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
5
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Manual
7-Speed DSG
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Manual
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
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
5
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Claimed Mileage
5.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
4.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
6.4 km/l
14.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
5.5 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
100
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
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
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
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Seat Material
Cloth
Vienna Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Chassis Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Cloth
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric 12-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Infotainment System
SYNC
9.2-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Not confirmed
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Standard
Audio Speakers
Not Available
8
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Body Type
Van
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Headlight Type
Halogen
Standard
Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
DRL
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
198 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
198 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
Standard
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Compact
Wheels
-
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
Battery Warranty
4
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Not confirmed
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
First Service At
15000
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Alternator
120A
Not confirmed
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
Not confirmed
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Warranty Years
5
3 Years / 120,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 Years / 120,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not confirmed
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
5
3 Years / 120,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not confirmed
Warranty
5
3 Years / 120,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
188 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Tiguan Allspace
Ownership Role
Base
Not confirmed
Price Zar
581900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
581900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
581900
Not confirmed
Spec
EX-8 Chassis Cab
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 EX-8 Chassis Cab 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: EX-8 Chassis Cab 58 vs Tiguan Allspace 75.
Efficiency index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 32 vs Tiguan Allspace 49.
Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 94 vs Tiguan Allspace 98.
Practicality index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 67 vs Tiguan Allspace 66.
Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Chassis Cab 65 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 8 points
Tiguan Allspace has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EX-8 Chassis Cab remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiguan Allspace
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
66/100
EX-8 Chassis Cab
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
32/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen Tiguan Allspace
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 65 pts for EX-8 Chassis Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiguan Allspace leads. However, EX-8 Chassis Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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