Compare the Volkswagen Tiguan vs Volvo XC40
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the Volvo XC40 and the Volkswagen Tiguan offer a high seating position that gives you a clear view of the road ahead. In the back, each car provides generous head and legroom that lets six-footers sit comfortably, while wide-opening rear doors make fitting child seats straightforward. Neither SUV is set up to deliver excitement down a twisty country road, prioritising comfort instead, and you will find the touchscreen infotainment systems in both cars can be fiddly to use. However, if carrying capacity is your priority, the Tiguan has a bigger boot than the XC40.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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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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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 443 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,432 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) 4,440 mm x 1,938 mm x 1,658 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,600 kg | Towing capacity 1,600 kg |
| First year tax rate £560 | First year tax rate £560 |
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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 Front 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 B3P Auto |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 130 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 163 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 10.2 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 8.6 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) 443 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,432 litres |
| Length 4,539 mm | Length 4,440 mm |
| Width 1,859 mm | Width 1,938 mm |
| Height 1,660 mm | Height 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.68 m | Wheelbase 2.7 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.