Jetour T1 i-DM 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
Jetour T1 i-DM in South Africa

Jetour T1 i-DM

T1 i-DM Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 689,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 90.9 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 Tiguan Allspace
Fuel Economy T1 i-DM
🛡 Safety Tiguan Allspace
📦 Practicality Tie
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context T1 i-DM: current from ZAR 689,900 · Tiguan Allspace: last listed from ZAR 701,600

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec T1 i-DM Tiguan Allspace
Maximum Power 100 kW @ 5200 rpm 162 kW
Maximum Torque 220 Nm @ 2500 rpm 350 Nm
Engine Size 1499 cc 1984 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 90.9 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 190 mm 198 mm
Boot / Load Bay 574 l 230 l
Airbags Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags 7
Kerb Weight 2048 kg 1640 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Warranty 7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty 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

T1 i-DM and Tiguan Allspace are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiguan Allspace +34 pts
Efficiency T1 i-DM +49 pts
Safety Tiguan Allspace +5 pts
Practicality Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

T1 i-DM

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader

Tiguan Allspace

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

T1 i-DM

  • 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

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 T1 i-DM Tiguan Allspace
Model Introduced Year 2026 2017
Generation Current local listing Second generation Tiguan Allspace (AD/AN) on MQB platform
Facelift History Not listed by current South African source page. 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 SUV Not confirmed
Gross Combined Mass Kg 3948 kg Not confirmed
Model Year Current Not confirmed
Production Status Active Not confirmed
Segment SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 2048 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec T1 i-DM Tiguan Allspace
Length 4705 mm 4703 mm
Width 1967 mm 1839 mm
Height 1843 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 190 mm Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 574 l 230 l
Kerb Weight 2048 kg 1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2348 kg 2220 kg
Payload Capacity 300 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.7 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 1030 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 1010 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1050 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 930 mm 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

Tiguan Allspace leads by 1 points

T1 i-DM and Tiguan Allspace are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 73 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 78% source coverage
73
#1 Index 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 1 points
72
#2

T1 i-DM

64% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 98 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 98
Safety 93
Practicality 66
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiguan Allspace +34 Efficiency T1 i-DM +49 Safety Tiguan Allspace +5 Practicality Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Tiguan Allspace

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

T1 i-DM

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 98/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 66/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace leads the catalogue index with 73 pts vs 72 pts for T1 i-DM

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Tiguan Allspace leads. However, T1 i-DM 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 T1 i-DM 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: T1 i-DM 41 vs Tiguan Allspace 75.

Efficiency index: T1 i-DM 98 vs Tiguan Allspace 49.

Safety-equipment index: T1 i-DM 93 vs Tiguan Allspace 98.

Practicality index: T1 i-DM 66 vs Tiguan Allspace 66.

Ownership-cover index: T1 i-DM 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.