Compare the Volkswagen Tiguan vs Volvo XC60
AI generated from our expert reviews
In town, both the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Volvo XC60 offer light steering that helps you pull off tight manoeuvres or twirl the wheel into tight parking spaces. Head onto twisty roads, however, and neither car delivers much steering feel or feedback, which knocks your confidence in the Tiguan so you have to hold back a bit, while the XC60 is better enjoyed with a gentle approach. On the motorway, you have to contend with a bit of road noise in the Tiguan with larger wheels, while a hint of tyre rumble can be heard in the XC60 on coarser roads, especially with larger wheels. In the back, tall passengers will find plenty of headroom in either car, even with a panoramic glass roof fitted. If you fold the rear seats, both provide a flat floor with no step, leaving no obstructions to sliding longer loads right forward.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 652 litres (5+ suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 483 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,543 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,539 mm x 1,859 mm x 1,660 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,708 mm x 1,999 mm x 1,660 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg | Towing capacity 2,400 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £560 Best | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 eTSI DSG | Engine name 2.0 B5P AWD Geartronic |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 130 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 250 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 8 |
| Acceleration 10.2 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 6.9 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 652 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 483 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,543 litres |
| Length 4,539 mm | Length 4,708 mm |
| Width 1,859 mm | Width 1,999 mm |
| Height 1,660 mm | Height 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.68 m | Wheelbase 2.87 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 11.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.