GWM H7 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

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
GWM H7 in South Africa

GWM H7

2.0T LX Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 185 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
VS
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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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H7
Fuel Economy Tiguan Allspace
🛡 Safety H7
📦 Practicality H7
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context H7: current from ZAR 649,900 · Tiguan Allspace: last listed from ZAR 701,600

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec H7 Tiguan Allspace
Maximum Power 185 kW @ 5500 rpm 162 kW
Maximum Torque 420 Nm 350 Nm
Engine Size 1999 cc 1984 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 11.8 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 195 mm 198 mm
Boot / Load Bay 620 l 230 l
Airbags 8 7
Kerb Weight 1830 kg 1640 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 3 Years / 120,000 km

= leads in this spec

Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

H7 and Tiguan Allspace are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H7 +5 pts
Efficiency Tiguan Allspace +3 pts
Safety H7 +2 pts
Practicality H7 +7 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

H7

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

Tiguan Allspace

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

H7

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiguan Allspace

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

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 H7 Tiguan Allspace
360 Degree Camera Yes Standard
Active Engine Braking No Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Around View Monitor Yes Standard
Attention Assist Yes Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Standard
Automatic High Beam Yes Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam Yes Not confirmed
Auto Lights Yes Not confirmed
Auto Park Assist No Not confirmed
Auto Wipers Yes Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Standard
Blind Spot Warning Yes Standard
Cruise Control Yes Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Not confirmed
Eco Mode Yes Not confirmed
Emergency Braking Yes Not confirmed
EV Mode No Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning Yes Not confirmed
Front Camera Yes Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard
Park Assist Yes Not confirmed
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear Not confirmed
Parking Sensor Front and Rear Not confirmed
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System Yes Not confirmed
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes Not confirmed
Rear View Camera Yes Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Not confirmed
Rear View Camera Yes Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Type Yes Not confirmed
Reversing Camera Yes Not confirmed
Sport Mode Yes Not confirmed
Surround View Camera Yes Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not confirmed
Spec H7 Tiguan Allspace
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 Yes Not confirmed
Axle Layout AWD Not confirmed
Clutch Type Torque Converter Not confirmed
Differential Lock No Not confirmed
Drive Mode Selector Yes Not confirmed
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Not confirmed
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine All Wheel Drive 4MOTION
Engine Position Front Transverse Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio 3.42 Not confirmed
Number of Gears 8 Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type Automatic Not confirmed
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 7-Speed DSG
Gearbox Type 8-Speed Automatic 7-Speed DSG
LSD Available No No
Low Range Not Applicable Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters Yes Standard
Reverse Gear Warning Yes Not confirmed
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 Not confirmed
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 8 Not confirmed
Transmission Type Automatic 7-Speed DSG
Rear Differential Lock No Not confirmed
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not confirmed

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

H7 leads by 2 points

H7 and Tiguan Allspace are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 75 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 96% source coverage
75
#1 Index leader

H7

96% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 80
Efficiency 46
Safety 100
Practicality 73
Ownership 65
Leads by 2 points
73
#2

Tiguan Allspace

78% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 75
Efficiency 49
Safety 98
Practicality 66
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H7 +5 Efficiency Tiguan Allspace +3 Safety H7 +2 Practicality H7 +7

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

H7

Performance 80/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 73/100
Ownership 65/100

Tiguan Allspace

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

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM H7 leads the catalogue index with 75 pts vs 73 pts for Tiguan Allspace

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H7 leads. However, Tiguan Allspace may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This H7 and Tiguan Allspace comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: H7 80 vs Tiguan Allspace 75.

Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Tiguan Allspace 49.

Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Tiguan Allspace 98.

Practicality index: H7 73 vs Tiguan Allspace 66.

Ownership-cover index: H7 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.