Verdict
At RM143,888, the Hyundai Tucson costs RM4,000 more than the RM139,888 Volkswagen Tiguan, yet its RM440 annual road tax is RM340 higher. The Tiguan’s 250 Nm turbo engine beats the Tucson’s 192 Nm, and it also carries 615 litres of luggage against 582 litres. But the Tucson is the roomier car in body size, with a 2,755 mm wheelbase versus 2,681 mm, plus LED projector headlamps, dual-zone climate control and a reverse camera. Its eight-year/160,000 km warranty is a major ownership advantage over the Tiguan’s five-year unlimited-mileage cover.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if you want the longer 2,755 mm wheelbase, richer cabin kit and eight-year/160,000 km warranty.
Pick the Volkswagen Tiguan if lower upfront and annual tax costs, 250 Nm of torque and a 615-litre boot matter more.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Tucson RM143,888; Volkswagen Tiguan RM139,888.
- Road tax: Hyundai Tucson RM440 per year; Volkswagen Tiguan RM100 per year.
- Torque: Hyundai Tucson 192 Nm; Volkswagen Tiguan 250 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Tucson 2,755 mm; Volkswagen Tiguan 2,681 mm.
- Boot space: Hyundai Tucson 582 litres; Volkswagen Tiguan 615 litres.
- Warranty: Hyundai Tucson 8 years/160,000 km; Volkswagen Tiguan 5 years/unlimited mileage.
Tucson
- Longer 2,755 mm wheelbase
- LED projector headlamps and LED daytime running lights
- Eight-year/160,000 km warranty
- RM4,000 dearer and RM340 more in annual road tax
- 192 Nm trails the Tiguan’s 250 Nm
- 582-litre boot is 33 litres smaller
Tiguan
- RM4,000 lower purchase price
- 250 Nm from the 1.4-litre turbo engine
- 615-litre boot and 58-litre fuel tank
- Five-year warranty is three years shorter
- Manual air-conditioning versus dual-zone automatic climate control
- No reverse camera
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM143,888 | RM139,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM100✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,395 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 81 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic | 6-Speed DSG |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | BorgWarner |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 181 km/h✓ | — |
| Co2 | — | 146 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,486 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,648 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm | 2,681 mm |
| Weight | 1,488 kg | 1,450 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 54 litres | 58 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 582 litres | 615 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/65R17 | 215/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/65R17 | 215/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Falken ZIEX ZE914A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 17" Montana Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 17" Montana Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three Point | 5 three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd Row Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Fold-up Trays |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 4 Rear |
| Audio | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 8.0" Composition Media Touchscreen with 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Manual key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
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.
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Tucson vs Tiguan FAQ
Is the Hyundai Tucson or Volkswagen Tiguan better?
The Tucson is better equipped for the money in key areas, with LED projector headlamps, dual-zone climate control, a reverse camera and an eight-year/160,000 km warranty. The Tiguan is the stronger practical-value choice with more torque, a bigger boot and lower costs.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Tucson costs RM143,888 and the Volkswagen Tiguan costs RM139,888, so the Tucson is RM4,000 more expensive. Its annual road tax is also RM440, compared with RM100 for the Tiguan.
Which has more boot space, the Hyundai Tucson or Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan has the larger boot at 615 litres, 33 litres more than the Hyundai Tucson’s 582 litres. The Tucson is longer and has a 74 mm longer wheelbase, but that does not translate into the larger quoted luggage volume.