Suzuki Super Carry 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 Super Carry in South Africa

Suzuki Super Carry

1.2 Flatdeck MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 209,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 59 kW 🔧 104 Nm ⛽ 13.7 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 Super Carry vs Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace: the short answer

Tiguan Allspace has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Super Carry.

Recorded price context Super Carry: current from ZAR 197,900 · Tiguan Allspace: last listed from ZAR 701,600

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Super Carry Tiguan Allspace
Maximum Power Super Carry59 kW @ 6000 rpm Tiguan Allspace162 kW
Maximum Torque Super Carry104 Nm @ 2900 rpm Tiguan Allspace350 Nm
Engine Size Super Carry1196 cc Tiguan Allspace1984 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Super Carry13.7 km/l Tiguan Allspace12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Super Carry175 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)

Super Carry

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?

Super Carry

  • 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 Super Carry Tiguan Allspace
Model Introduced Year 2019 2017
Generation Current-generation Super Carry (F-series cab-over layout) — same fundamental design used across multiple African and Asian markets. GB14 1.2-litre petrol engine. RWD layout designed for commercial payload performance. Second generation Tiguan Allspace (AD/AN) on MQB platform
Facelift History Super Carry introduced to South Africa in 2019; minor specification and colour updates in 2022 and 2024; current 2026 specification maintains core powertrain and payload unchanged with improved AC system and updated instrument cluster. Mid-cycle facelift in 2021 with IQ.Drive safety tech and updated infotainment
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Van Not confirmed
Color Note White, Silver Metallic, Grey Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Mid 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 850 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Type Van Not confirmed
Spec Super Carry Tiguan Allspace
Length 3800 mm 4703 mm
Width 1562 mm 1839 mm
Height 1730 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase 2110 mm 2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 230 l
Kerb Weight 850 kg 1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1280 kg 2220 kg
Payload Capacity 390 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 4 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 4.5 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 1000 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 930 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 750 mm Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Super Carry 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: Super Carry 25 vs Tiguan Allspace 75.

Efficiency index: Super Carry 54 vs Tiguan Allspace 49.

Safety-equipment index: Super Carry 25 vs Tiguan Allspace 98.

Practicality index: Super Carry 59 vs Tiguan Allspace 66.

Ownership-cover index: Super Carry 60 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 30 points

Tiguan Allspace has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Super Carry.

Evidence leader 73 /100
Lead 30 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 30 points
43
#2

Super Carry

79% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Ownership 60 Check Performance 25
Performance 25
Efficiency 54
Safety 25
Practicality 59
Ownership 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiguan Allspace +50 Efficiency Super Carry +5 Safety Tiguan Allspace +73 Practicality Tiguan Allspace +7

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiguan Allspace

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

Super Carry

Performance 25/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 25/100
Practicality 59/100
Ownership 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts vs 43 pts for Super Carry

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

Super Carry 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.