For 1.4 TSI offers adequate performance in most situations and is the cheapest engine on offer. SE trim gets a touch-screen radio, six-CD changer and leather and chrome detailing.
Against Engine lacks the low-down grunt many owners will want, and the extra £2000 SE trim costs over the base S isn't worth it.
The Volkswagen Tiguan is not cheap to buy, and this version is particularly difficult to justify. The base 2.0 TDI model is significantly cheaper and a much better purchase.
The 2.0 TDI 138bhp Tiguan is the most popular model for good reason - it’s affordable to run, good to drive and the most competitively priced model in the range.
The more powerful 168bhp version of this engine isn’t worth the extra it’ll cost, but if you must have high-ish performance, the 2.0 TSI 200 is a worthy flagship for this range of road-biased Crossovers.
The 1.4 TSI lacks the low-down urge most owners will want, but (like several models in the range) it comes with two-, as well as four-wheel drive; and these 2WD cars are the ones we prefer, as they’re cheaper to buy and run, and better to drive.
You shouldn’t have to haggle too hard to get some decent savings on any Tiguan. And that's a good thing, because there are plenty of equally accomplished rivals available for less, and the VW's high list prices could easily put buyers off. However, residual values are among the best in class.
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