Suzuki Grand Vitara 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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Discontinued model
Suzuki Grand Vitara in South Africa

Suzuki Grand Vitara

1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT Petrol Mild Hybrid 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 542,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 76 kW 🔧 137 Nm ⛽ 17.9 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

Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace: the short answer

Tiguan Allspace has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand Vitara remains close.

Recorded price context Grand Vitara: current from ZAR 359,900 · Tiguan Allspace: last listed from ZAR 701,600

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand Vitara Tiguan Allspace
Maximum Power Grand Vitara76 kW @ 6000 rpm Tiguan Allspace162 kW
Maximum Torque Grand Vitara137 Nm @ 4400 rpm Tiguan Allspace350 Nm
Engine Size Grand Vitara1462 cc Tiguan Allspace1984 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Grand Vitara17.9 km/l Tiguan Allspace12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Grand Vitara210 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)

Grand Vitara

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 Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Grand Vitara

  • 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

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

Spec Grand Vitara Tiguan Allspace
Model Introduced Year 2022 2017
Generation Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation Second generation Tiguan Allspace (AD/AN) on MQB platform
Facelift History Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Mid-cycle facelift in 2021 with IQ.Drive safety tech and updated infotainment
Facelift Launched Since 2022 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style SUV Not confirmed
Color Note Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1225 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec Grand Vitara Tiguan Allspace
Length 4345 mm 4703 mm
Width 1795 mm 1839 mm
Height 1645 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 310 l 230 l
Kerb Weight 1225 kg 1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1680 kg 2220 kg
Payload Capacity 530 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 970 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1060 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 935 mm Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Grand Vitara 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: Grand Vitara 34 vs Tiguan Allspace 75.

Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 73 vs Tiguan Allspace 49.

Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 88 vs Tiguan Allspace 98.

Practicality index: Grand Vitara 62 vs Tiguan Allspace 66.

Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara 71 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 9 points

Tiguan Allspace has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand Vitara remains close.

Evidence leader 73 /100
Lead 9 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 9 points
64
#2

Grand Vitara

89% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 73
Safety 88
Practicality 62
Ownership 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiguan Allspace +41 Efficiency Grand Vitara +24 Safety Tiguan Allspace +10 Practicality Tiguan Allspace +4

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

Grand Vitara

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 73/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 62/100
Ownership 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts vs 64 pts for Grand Vitara

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

Grand Vitara 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.