The Tiguan is a fairly popular family SUV, and for good measure. It's practical, dependable, and comfortable and has proven itself since its introduction in 2007. We reviewed the latest iteration of the Tiguan, and you can watch what we think here.
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The updated Tiguan incorporates a distinctive design with a more pronounced front and bold rear end. There's a new cabin, too, to match the tech-forward nature of modern-day cars and comfort necessities for the whole family. Thanks to the Tiguan's success, you have some competition to consider. In this instance, the likes of the Omoda C9 and Subaru Forester, So we picked two other vehicles with variant prices to match.
Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4TSI R-Line
Powertrain
A 1.4-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine powers the Tiguan in this trim. The power figures total 110kW and 250Nm, sent to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Volkswagen claims a fuel consumption figure of 7.6 L /100km, which yields a claimed range of 724km from the 55-litre tank.
Standard Equipment
As standard on the R-Line trim Tiguan, you'll find additional equipment such as the R-Line treatment for the exterior, including the 19-inch Coventry wheels and interior with ErgoActive Sport Varrena seats with the updated R-Line logos and even a 30-colour Ambient Lighting arrangement. Additional notable equipment includes LED Plus Auto-High Beam Headlights, silver roof rails and active climate seats.
Safety
The latest Tiguan comes with a bevvy of safety features as standard, such as 8 airbags, Park Assist Plus, and notable driver assist systems like the Area View Camera System, Travel Assist, and Proactive Occupant Protection System.
Practicality
The latest Tiguan boasts a larger luggage compartment. With the rear seats upright, the boot space increases to 652 litres. When the rear seats are folded down, the area can be increased to 1650 litres. Ground clearance is 201mm. The Tiguan has only five seats.
Price
The Tiguan in this trim is priced at R766 300 and includes a 5-year /90 000km EasyDrive Service Plan, 3-year /120 000km warranty, and 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.
Omoda C9 2.0TGDI 400T Inspire
Powertrain
The C9 uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes 192kW and 400Nm. Power in this trim is sent to the front wheels via an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The claimed fuel consumption is 8.2 L /100km, and the range is 793km from the 65-litre tank.
Standard Features
Notable standard features include a 6-way electrical driver's seat adjustment with memory function and headrest speakers, an air-conditioned armrest compartment, front and rear seat heating, an integrated fragrance system, and a Sony sound system.
Safety
Notable safety features in this trim include 7 airbags and 17 driver assistance systems, including a 540-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, intelligent collision avoidance, and a dash camera.
Practicality
The C9's boot space is 660 litres with the rear seats folded up and can be extended to 1783 litres when the rear seats are folded down. Regarding ground clearance, there's only 167mm of height here. The C9 also only has five seats.
Price
The C9 in this trim is priced at R785 900, including a 7-year /100 000km service plan, a 7-year /200 000km warranty, and a 10-year /1 000 000km engine warranty.
Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport ES
Powertrain
The Forester Sport's propulsion is a 2.5-litre horizontally opposed petrol four-cylinder making 136kW and 239Nm. Power is channelled to all four wheels via a CVT transmission. The claimed fuel consumption is 8.3 L /100km, and the range is 759km from the 63-litre tank.
Standard Features
In this trim, the Forester Sport comes with notable standard features such as 6-bulb LED foglamps and 18-inch wheels and a Sport-themed interior, with orange and black colour schemes on the water-repellent seats. Finally, there's X Mode, Subaru's offroad smart terrain programme, updated and includes improved Hill Descent Control speed management.
Safety
The Forester Sport has 7 airbags and other notable safety features, including EyeSight 4.0, which handles driver assistance duties like Adaptive Cruise Control, Auto Pre-Collision braking, Sway Warning, and Autonomous Emergency Steering.
Practicality
Regarding practicality, the Forester Sport has 520 litres of boot space with the seats upright and has a maximum boot space of 1060 litres with the seats folded down. With ground clearance, the Forester Sport has 220mm worth. The Forester is also a five-seater.
Price
The Forester Sport is priced at R729 000, and it includes an extendable 3-year /75 000km maintenance plan and 5-year /150 000km warranty.
Who wins?
We award the win here to the Tiguan. The Tiguan in R-Line trim has a respectable amount of power out of the trio and uses the least fuel while giving decent range. The Tiguan's standard equipment is on par with its contemporaries, and one standout feature is the ErgoActive seats. Safety-wise, the Tiguan has the most standard driver assistance systems and airbags. Our winner certainly holds its own here.
You can search for the latest Tiguan, C9 and Forester offerings here on AutoTrader as well as sell your car.
