Which Volkswagen Tiguan trim depreciates the fastest?

By Chad Luckhoff

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover that seems to tick all the right boxes. We look at the various models and their trim levels to see which one has depreciated the most since release.

 

The second generation Volkswagen Tiguan has been with us since 2016, building on the success of the first generation which sold admirably here in SA. With three engines to choose from (initially only one displacement and varied outputs) and a host of drive lines and configurations, it's easy to see why it continues to sell well.

If you're tired of your Tiguan and you're looking to move onto something else, the depreciation may be of some concern to you. Some of them are hitting the 2-year mark and some owners will be looking to change it up a bit.

Alternatively, you may be in the market for a used Tiguan. In that case, you will be interested to know how they fare and which ones hold their value the best. Naturally, this will all depend on the mileage, condition, and optional extras that have been fitted to the vehicle in question.

 

Initial pricing and year of registration.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

1.4 TSI Trendline Manual	R378 000
1.4 TSI Comfortline Manual	R419 000
1.4 TSI Comfortline DSG	R457 680

 

2017 4MOTION introduction

2.0 TDI Comfortline Manual	R469 500
2.0 TDI Comfortline 4MOTION DSG	R523 800
2.0 TSI Highline 4MOTION DSG	R542 200
2.0 TDI Highline 4MOTION DSG	R549 500

 

2018 Allspace introduction

1.4 TSI Trendline DSG	R463 400
2.0 TSI Comfortline 4MOTION DSG	R523 800
2.0 TDI Comfortline 4MOTION DSG	R571 100
2.0 TSI Highline 4MOTION DSG	R604 800

 

Average pricing and percentage loss

1.4 TSI Trendline Manual      

MY2017 average price	R335 000
Percentage loss	-11%

 

1.4 TSI Comfortline Manual      

MY2017 average price	R400 000
Percentage loss	-4.7%

 

1.4 TSI Comfortline DSG      

MY2017 average price	R435 000
Percentage loss	-5%

 

2017 4MOTION introduction

2.0 TDI Comfortline Manual      

MY2017 average price	R395 000
Percentage loss	-15.9%

 

2.0 TDI Comfortline 4MOTION DSG      

MY2017 average price	R500 000
Percentage loss	-4.5%

 

2.0 TSI Highline 4MOTION DSG        R542 200

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2.0 TDI Highline 4MOTION DSG    

MY2017 average price	R505 000
Percentage loss	-8.1%

 

2018 Allspace introduction

1.4 TSI Trendline DSG      

MY2018 average price	R445 000
Percentage loss	-4%

 

2.0 TSI Comfortline 4MOTION DSG  

MY2018 average price	R520 000
Percentage loss	-0.7%

 

2.0 TDI Comfortline 4MOTION DSG        

MY2018 average price	R550 000
Percentage loss	-3.6%

 

2.0 TSI Highline 4MOTION DSG        

MY2018 average price	R572 000
Percentage loss	-5.4%

 

Verdict

The clear-cut winner here is the 2.0 TSI Comfortline 4MOTION DSG Tiguan Allspace that has lost less than 1% on average. The biggest loser is the 2.0 TDI Comfortline Manual that lost a whopping 15% in only two years, making it the model that depreciates the fastest. The safe bet seems to be a Comfortline trim with a DSG gearbox, either in regular or Allspace configuration.

 

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