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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Volvo XC40

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Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Tiguan

$43,990 - $73,790

2025 price

Volvo XC40
Volvo XC40

$49,990 - $83,888

2024 price

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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
2024 Volvo XC40
Safety Rating

Engine Type

0.0L
Fuel Type
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Electric
Fuel Efficiency
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0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
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5
Dislikes
  • No new hybrid powertrains (yet)
  • Base price will go up
  • Touch-based climate

  • Ride comfort isn't there on long journeys
  • Loud cabin at higher speeds
  • Interior trims don't match grade level
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Summary

Without a doubt, this is Volkswagen’s most important new vehicle.

Roughly eight million Tiguan mid-size SUVs have been sold since the nameplate came into existence in 2007, and the one we’re looking at for this review is the first new-from-the-ground-up version in eight years.

While it might look familiar from the outside, don’t be fooled. This third generation car is significantly different inside and underneath with upgrades the brand will need for it to stay relevant against an increasing array of hybrid traditional rivals and newcomers from China.

Does the 2025 Tiguan have what it takes to be your next family hauler? Stick with us as we find out.

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2024 Volvo XC40 Summary

The XC40 Recharge Twin Motor is the flagship model for the segment leading small electric SUV from Volvo.

Well positioned in terms of price, specifications and driving range, it continues to prove itself a fierce rival to the Mercedes-Benz EQA, Lexus UX and newcomer BMW iX1.

But does it bring its A-game to every attribute buyers in the small electric SUV segment demand? In this review, we put it to test to find out.

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