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
Volkswagen Tiguan vs Audi Q5 Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan 235TSI R
Based on the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e QUATTRO S LINE PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
54L - 70L
108 to 560 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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3 year - 5 year
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MSRP
$40,990 - $73,790
$67,900 - $114,600
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A bit of a sleeper
- Excellent ride quality, driving dynamics
- Exudes understated luxury
Misses
- Expensive compared to the 45 TFSI
- Some strange spec omissions
- Wish there was a touch more EV range
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 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
The Audi Q5 is available with the following colour options:
- Arkona White (NEW)
- Brilliant Black
- District Green metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Manhattan Grey metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Glacier White metallic
All metallic colour options cost $1531.
The SQ5 and Q5 Sportback remove:
- Brillant Black
but adds:
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Ultra Blue metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
All metallic colour options cost $1990 for Sportback models, however the SQ5 receives exterior paint free of charge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1968 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 235kW | 120kW - 270kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 5600 | 3250 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 370Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 16 | 9.6 - 15.5 | |
