Honda CR-V vs Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Verdict
At RM178,200, the Honda CR-V costs RM11,610 more than the RM166,590 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, but it is the more efficient and quicker five-seat SUV: 7.0 L/100 km and 8.9 seconds to 100 km/h. The Tiguan Allspace counters with seven seats, a longer 2,788 mm wheelbase and 250 Nm, plus a higher 200 km/h top speed. The CR-V has the bigger five-seat boot at 589 litres versus 230 litres, and 8 airbags versus 6.
Pick the Honda CR-V if you want a five-seat C-segment SUV with lower fuel use, quicker 0-100 km/h performance and a larger quoted boot.
Pick the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace if you need seven seats, stronger torque and a lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Honda CR-V RM178,200; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace RM166,590
- Seats: Honda CR-V 5; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7
- Performance: Honda CR-V 0-100 km/h in 8.9 s; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 9.5 s
- Fuel economy: Honda CR-V 7.0 L/100 km; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7.7 L/100 km
- Boot space: Honda CR-V 589 L; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 230 L
- Safety: Honda CR-V 8 airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 6 airbags and no ASEAN NCAP rating listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 178,200 | RM 166,590✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,993 cc | 1,395 cc |
| Power | 146 hp | 148 hp✓ |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s✓ | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 L/100km✓ | 7.7 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,691 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,866 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,681 mm | 1,686 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,701 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Boot space | 589 L✓ | 230 L |
| Fuel tank | 57 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 437 | RM 100✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
CR-V
- Lower quoted fuel use
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time
- Larger quoted boot
- Costs RM11,610 more
- Only five seats
- Lower 185 km/h top speed
Tiguan Allspace
- Seven-seat layout
- Higher 250 Nm torque
- Lower road tax at RM100 a year
- Smaller quoted boot at 230 L
- Slower 0-100 km/h time
- Higher quoted fuel use
CR-V vs Tiguan Allspace FAQ
Is the Honda CR-V or Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace better?
The Honda CR-V is better for five-seat use, boot space and fuel economy. The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is better if you need seven seats and stronger torque. They are close, but they suit different buyers.
What is the price difference?
The Honda CR-V costs RM178,200, while the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace costs RM166,590. That makes the CR-V RM11,610 more expensive.
Which has more space?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace has more seats, with seven versus five in the Honda CR-V. For boot space, the CR-V has the larger quoted figure at 589 litres, compared with 230 litres for the Tiguan Allspace.