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.
2.0 TSI 162kW R-Line 4Motion DSGPetrol7-Speed DCTDiscontinued model
ZAR 934,700last listed
Discontinued modelVerified 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
⚡PerformanceTiguan Allspace
⛽Fuel EconomyT1 i-DM
🛡SafetyTiguan Allspace
📦PracticalityTie
🔑OwnershipNot 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
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Front Track Width
1690 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1700 mm
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-Link
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-Link
Power Steering
-
Electric
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
3-Zone Auto AC
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
50W
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1455 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
3-Zone Auto AC
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
Fuel Consumption Combined
1.1
8.2
Rear Seat Split
60/40
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Not confirmed
Towbar
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Compact
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front and Rear
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone climate control
3-Zone Auto AC
Sound System
9 Sony speakers
8
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charger
50W
Standard
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Engine
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1984 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
72 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
162 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
350 Nm
Combined Power
250 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
530 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
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
125 kW/tonne
98.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
265 Nm/tonne
213.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
18.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
100 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
180 min (30-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
27 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Gearbox
Automatic
7-Speed DSG
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
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
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-Speed DSG
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
2WD
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7-Speed DSG
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
2WD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Claimed Mileage
90.9 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
74.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
105.5 km/l
14.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
57 l
Emission Standard
VI B
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
90.9 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
70
57
Combined Driving Range
1200
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
21
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
7
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not confirmed
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
EBD
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
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
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Vienna Leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Electric 12-Way
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front seats
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Multi
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Not confirmed
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Infotainment System
15.6-inch
9.2-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
9 Sony speakers
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Audio Speakers
9 Sony speakers
8
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
Alloy
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
DRL
Yes
Standard
Led Headlights
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Spec
T1 i-DM
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
Underbody Protection
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
198 mm
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
198 mm
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Tyre Size
235/60 R19
235/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
19
Not confirmed
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
Disc
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
Not confirmed
Wheel Material
Alloy
Standard
Wheel Type
Alloy
Standard
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Compact
Wheels
Alloy
Standard
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Battery Warranty
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Not confirmed
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
7-year/75,000 km service plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
7-year/75,000 km service plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
CO2 Emissions
25 g/km
188 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Not confirmed
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Basic Warranty
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
3 Years / 120,000 km
Warranty
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
3 Years / 120,000 km
Warranty Years
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
3 Years / 120,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
3 Years / 120,000 km
Spec
T1 i-DM
Tiguan Allspace
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Not confirmed
Price Zar
689900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
flagship
Not confirmed
Starting Price
689900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
689900
Not confirmed
Spec
T1 i-DM
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
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.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView 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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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.
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