Nissan Serena e-Power vs Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Verdict
At RM154,800, the Nissan Serena e-Power is RM11,790 cheaper than the RM166,590 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, and it uses its MPV shape well: 2,870 mm wheelbase and 280 litres of boot space against 2,788 mm and 230 litres. The Tiguan Allspace counters with a stronger 148 hp/250 Nm petrol drivetrain, a quoted 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 200 km/h top speed. Both are CKD seven-seaters with six airbags and a five-year warranty, but only the Nissan lists autonomous emergency braking.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you want the cheaper seven-seater, more boot space, a longer wheelbase and listed autonomous emergency braking.
Pick the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace if you want the stronger petrol SUV, wider body, quicker quoted performance and larger fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace RM166,590
- Output: Nissan Serena e-Power 97 hp and 123 Nm; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 148 hp and 250 Nm
- Body size: Nissan Serena e-Power 4,690 mm long, 1,695 mm wide, 1,885 mm tall; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4,728 mm long, 1,839 mm wide, 1,686 mm tall
- Wheelbase and boot: Nissan Serena e-Power 2,870 mm and 280 L; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2,788 mm and 230 L
- Fuel tank: Nissan Serena e-Power 52 L; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 60 L
- Safety item: Nissan Serena e-Power has autonomous emergency braking; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace has no AEB listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 154,800✓ | RM 166,590 |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,433 cc | 1,395 cc |
| Power | 97 hp | 148 hp✓ |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.7 L/100km |
| Battery | 1.8 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,690 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,885 mm | 1,686 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Boot space | 280 L✓ | 230 L |
| Fuel tank | 52 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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.
Serena e-Power
- Lower RM154,800 price
- Longer 2,870 mm wheelbase and larger 280 L boot
- Autonomous emergency braking listed
- Lower 97 hp and 123 Nm output
- No 0-100 km/h, top speed or fuel economy figure listed
- Narrower 1,695 mm body
Tiguan Allspace
- Stronger 148 hp and 250 Nm output
- Quoted 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 200 km/h top speed
- Wider 1,839 mm body and larger 60 L fuel tank
- Costs RM11,790 more
- Smaller 230 L boot
- Autonomous emergency braking not listed
Serena e-Power vs Tiguan Allspace FAQ
Is the Nissan Serena e-Power or Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace better?
For family space and safety kit on paper, the Nissan Serena e-Power has the edge with 280 L boot space and listed AEB. For performance, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is stronger with 148 hp, 250 Nm and a 9.5-second 0-100 km/h claim.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace costs RM11,790 more than the Nissan Serena e-Power, based on RM166,590 versus RM154,800.
Which one has more room for luggage?
The Nissan Serena e-Power has the larger boot at 280 litres, compared with 230 litres in the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. Both have seven seats.