GWM Tank 500 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.

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Discontinued model
GWM Tank 500 in South Africa

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury Plug-in Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 340 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 40 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 Tank 500
Fuel Economy Tank 500
🛡 Safety Tank 500
📦 Practicality Tank 500
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context Tank 500: current from ZAR 1,149,900 · Tiguan Allspace: last listed from ZAR 701,600

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Tank 500 Tiguan Allspace
Maximum Power 340 kW @ 5500 rpm 162 kW
Maximum Torque 750 Nm 350 Nm
Engine Size 2999 cc 1984 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 40 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 224 mm 198 mm
Boot / Load Bay 580 l 230 l
Airbags 8 7
Kerb Weight 2680 kg 1640 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 3 Years / 120,000 km

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

Tank 500 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Tiguan Allspace.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tank 500 +25 pts
Efficiency Tank 500 +48 pts
Safety Tank 500 +2 pts
Practicality Tank 500 +17 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Tank 500

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Tiguan Allspace

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Tank 500

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiguan Allspace

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

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 Tank 500 Tiguan Allspace
Model Introduced Year 2025 2017
Generation First generation Tank 500, launched globally in 2023 and brought to South Africa in 2025. Local specification leans toward maximum equipment loading and softer suspension calibration versus the Chinese-domestic version. Second generation Tiguan Allspace (AD/AN) on MQB platform
Facelift History Recently launched into the SA market in 2025; no facelift to date. Software updates expected to refine hybrid system behaviour and adaptive air suspension calibration based on early SA fleet feedback. Mid-cycle facelift in 2021 with IQ.Drive safety tech and updated infotainment
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style SUV Not confirmed
Color Note Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Cosmos Grey, Atlantic Blue and Adventure Olive Green. Two-tone roof options available with selected base colours. Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 2680 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec Tank 500 Tiguan Allspace
Length 5060 mm 4703 mm
Width 1996 mm 1839 mm
Height 1905 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase 2950 mm 2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 224 mm 198 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 580 l 230 l
Kerb Weight 2680 kg 1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3200 kg 2220 kg
Towing Capacity 3000 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius 13 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 990 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 960 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1050 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 890 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

Tank 500 leads by 17 points

Tank 500 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Tiguan Allspace.

Index leader 90 /100
Lead 17 points
Data 96% source coverage
90
#1 Index leader

Tank 500

96% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 83
Ownership 65
Leads by 17 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 Tank 500 +25 Efficiency Tank 500 +48 Safety Tank 500 +2 Practicality Tank 500 +17

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Tank 500

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 83/100
Ownership 65/100

Tiguan Allspace

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

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM Tank 500 leads the catalogue index with 90 pts vs 73 pts for Tiguan Allspace

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Tank 500 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

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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.

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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 Tank 500 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: Tank 500 100 vs Tiguan Allspace 75.

Efficiency index: Tank 500 97 vs Tiguan Allspace 49.

Safety-equipment index: Tank 500 100 vs Tiguan Allspace 98.

Practicality index: Tank 500 83 vs Tiguan Allspace 66.

Ownership-cover index: Tank 500 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.