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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 162TSI R-Line review
If you want three rows of seating with the essence of a hot hatch, the Tiguan Allspace 162TSI R-Line could be the GTI for Mums and Dads.
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James Wong
Volkswagen Tiguan vs Volvo XC60 Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 162TSI R-LINE
Based on the Volvo XC60 PLUS B5 MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
71L
114 to 568 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$40,990 - $73,790
$72,990 - $101,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks great, particularly in Atlantic Blue
- Huge second row and boot
- Great all-round performer
Misses
- Tight third row, more a 5+2
- 147TDI diesel more effortless, efficient
- Still missing some assistance tech
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable, spacious cabin
- Represents solid value in 2023
- Entry engine still packs a punch
Misses
- Not as refined as some rivals
- Starting to show its age in places
- Not all that efficient in the real world
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 2022 Volvo XC60 is available in a total of nine exterior finishes:
- Ice White
- Crystal White*
- Onyx Black*
- Denim Blue*
- Pine Grey*
- Fusion Red*
- Thunder Grey*
- Platinum Grey*
- Silver Dawn*
*Premium finishes cost $1950 extra
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 235kW | 183kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 - 5600 | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 400Nm | 350Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 16 | 10.3 - 10.8 | |
