8.4
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R review
The Volkswagen Tiguan R was more popular in Australia than anywhere else in the world in 2023 – and it's not hard to see why...
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James Wong
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Comparison
Volkswagen Tiguan
Mitsubishi Outlander
2023 Volkswagen
Tiguan
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.4
7.8
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Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan 235TSI R
Based on the Mitsubishi Outlander EXCEED 7 SEAT (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
58L - 60L
354 to 534 km
55L - 56L
83 to 454 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$42,490 - $70,490
$37,740 - $73,790
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Silly fast for a family wagon
- Retains the regular Tiguan's strengths
- Bargain compared to rival Euro fast SUVs
Misses
- Only looks special in Lapiz Blue
- Australia misses out on full-fat Euro tune
- Some cabin elements are a bit dated
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Long warranty, capped-price service plan
- Improved driver assist systems
- Quilted white leather
Misses
- This isn't the smartest Outlander to buy
- Interior technology is fine, no better
- Petrol engine needs to work hard
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey metallic
- Kings Red premium metallic
- Night Shade Blue metallic
- Reflex Silver metallic
- Deep Black pearl effect
Metallic and pearl effect exterior paint colours cost $900 and Kings Red premium metallic costs $1000.
The Outlander is available in the following colours:
- White
- White Diamond
- Red Diamond
- Cosmic Blue
- Sterling Silver
- Titanium
- Black Diamond
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 2360 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 235kW | 98kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5600 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 195Nm - 244Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 3600 - 4300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 16 | 11.8 - 12 | |
