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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Hyundai Tucson Comparison
Volkswagen Tiguan
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2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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2024 Hyundai
Tucson
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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
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Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan 235TSI R
Based on the Hyundai Tucson ELITE N LINE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
54L
340 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$40,990 - $73,790
$34,900 - $55,150
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious cabin
- N Line extras look and feel special
- Diesel's grunt
Misses
- Annoying touch controls
- N Line cabin is very dark
- A bit pricey
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
White Cream is the standard paint colour, with all other finishes costing an extra $595. The palette comprises:
- Titan Grey
- Shimmering Silver
- Phantom Black
- Deep Sea
- Amazon Grey (excludes base model)
- Silky Bronze (Highlander only)
N Line models are available only in:
- Crimson Red
- White Cream
- Phantom Black
- Titan Grey
Comparison
Reviews
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
8.3
2023 Hyundai Tucson Elite N Line 2.0D AWD review
The Hyundai Tucson range is sprawling with variants, but this Elite N Line 2.0D AWD is arguably the sweet spot in the local line-up.
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Matt Campbell
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 235kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 5600 | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 16 | 10.5 - 16 | |
