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 EconomyTaigo
🛡SafetyTiguan Allspace
📦PracticalityTie
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Recorded price context
Taigo:
current from
ZAR 514,500
·
Tiguan Allspace:
last listed from
ZAR 701,600
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Taigo
Tiguan Allspace
Maximum Power
85 kW
162 kW
Maximum Torque
200 Nm
350 Nm
Engine Size
1000 cc
1984 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
16.1 km/l
12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
168 mm
198 mm
Boot / Load Bay
440 l
230 l
Airbags
6
7
Kerb Weight
1220 kg
1640 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 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
Tiguan Allspace has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Taigo remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Tiguan Allspace
+39 pts
Efficiency
Taigo
+14 pts
Safety
Tiguan Allspace
+17 pts
Practicality
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Taigo
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?
Taigo
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
Taigo
Tiguan Allspace
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2017
Generation
Current South African Taigo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Second generation Tiguan Allspace (AD/AN) on MQB platform
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Mid-cycle facelift in 2021 with IQ.Drive safety tech and updated infotainment
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Taigo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Not confirmed
Interior Trim Colour
Black
Not confirmed
Floor Mats
Standard
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
Black
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Cloth
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric 12-Way
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Spec
Taigo
Tiguan Allspace
Infotainment System
SYNC
9.2-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Audio Speakers
Not Available
8
Spec
Taigo
Tiguan Allspace
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
DRL
Not Available
Standard
Led Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlight Type
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Taigo
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
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
198 mm
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
198 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Taigo
Tiguan Allspace
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Trim
Standard
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
Standard
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Compact
Wheels
-
Standard
Spec
Taigo
Tiguan Allspace
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km
188 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
123
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
123
Not confirmed
Spec
Taigo
Tiguan Allspace
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
3 Years / 120,000 km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
3 Years / 120,000 km
Warranty Years
3 years / 120 000 km
3 Years / 120,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 120 000 km
3 Years / 120,000 km
Spec
Taigo
Tiguan Allspace
Service Plan
Not Available
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
Not Available
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not Available
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
Taigo
Tiguan Allspace
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Not confirmed
Price Zar
581500 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Not confirmed
Starting Price
581500
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
581500
Not confirmed
Spec
Taigo
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 12 points
Tiguan Allspace has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Taigo remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Tiguan Allspace
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
66/100
Taigo
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
66/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
leads the catalogue index with 73 pts
vs 61 pts for Taigo
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Tiguan Allspace leads. However, Taigo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Taigo 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: Taigo 36 vs Tiguan Allspace 75.
Efficiency index: Taigo 63 vs Tiguan Allspace 49.
Safety-equipment index: Taigo 81 vs Tiguan Allspace 98.
Practicality index: Taigo 66 vs Tiguan Allspace 66.
Ownership-cover index: Taigo 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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