Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace vs Xpeng G6
Verdict
At RM166,590, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace asks RM6,642 more than the RM159,948 Xpeng G6, but its case is simple: seven seats, petrol refuelling and a 60-litre tank. The G6 is the quicker, roomier-on-paper EV, with 248 hp, 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, a 68.5 kWh battery and 525 km range. The Tiguan counters with 7.7 L/100 km and CKD assembly. If you need the third row, the VW wins; if not, the Xpeng has the stronger numbers.
Pick the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace if you need seven seats, a petrol SUV and the convenience of a 60-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if you can charge at home or work and want 248 hp, 525 km range and the larger listed boot.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace RM166,590; Xpeng G6 RM159,948
- Seats: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7; Xpeng G6 5
- Power and acceleration: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 148 hp, 0-100 km/h in 9.5 s; Xpeng G6 248 hp, 0-100 km/h in 6.9 s
- Energy: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 1,395 cc petrol, 7.7 L/100 km; Xpeng G6 single motor EV, 68.5 kWh battery and 525 km range
- Size: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4,728 mm long, 1,839 mm wide, 2,788 mm wheelbase; Xpeng G6 4,758 mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 2,890 mm wheelbase
- Boot and safety: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 230 L, 6 airbags; Xpeng G6 571 L, 7 airbags and AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,590 | RM 159,948✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,395 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 148 hp | 248 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 6.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 202 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 68.5 kWh |
| EV range | — | 525 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,728 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,686 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,788 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Boot space | 230 L | 571 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 100✓ | RM 240 |
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.
Tiguan Allspace
- Seven seats, unlike the five-seat Xpeng G6
- Petrol drivetrain with a 60-litre fuel tank
- Lower annual road tax at RM100
- Slower 0-100 km/h time at 9.5 seconds
- Much smaller listed boot at 230 litres
- No AEB listed
G6
- Quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 525 km EV range from a 68.5 kWh battery
- Larger 571-litre listed boot
- Only five seats
- Higher annual road tax at RM240
- No fuel tank backup; it depends on charging
Tiguan Allspace vs G6 FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace or Xpeng G6 better?
The Xpeng G6 is better on performance, boot space and EV range. The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is better if you need seven seats and petrol refuelling. The right pick depends on seating needs first.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace costs RM166,590, while the Xpeng G6 costs RM159,948. That makes the Xpeng G6 cheaper by RM6,642.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Xpeng G6 is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace takes 9.5 seconds, so the EV is 2.6 seconds faster.