Verdict
This is a very tight new-versus-outgoing Tiguan Allspace call. Both are CKD seven-seat C-segment SUVs with the same 1.4 litre petrol engine, 148 hp, 250 Nm, wet dual-clutch auto and front-wheel drive, so the 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time does not change. The Facelift is slightly bigger at 4,728 mm long and 1,686 mm tall, but boot space stays 230 litres. The outgoing Mk2 is thriftier at 7.3 L/100 km versus 7.7 L/100 km, which matters more than the tiny size gain for many Malaysian family buyers.
Pick the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 if you want the same performance, same seven seats and lower rated fuel use for less money.
Pick the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 Facelift if you want the newer shape and slightly larger body, and can accept the higher rated fuel consumption.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 RM165,001; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 Facelift RM166,590
- Fuel economy: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 7.3 L/100 km; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 Facelift 7.7 L/100 km
- Length: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 4,701 mm; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 Facelift 4,728 mm
- Height: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 1,674 mm; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 Facelift 1,686 mm
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 2,787 mm; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 Facelift 2,788 mm
Mk2
- Lower purchase price
- Better rated fuel economy
- Same 148 hp and 250 Nm as the Facelift
- Slightly shorter body
- Slightly lower roofline
- Outgoing version in this comparison
Mk2 Facelift
- Newer facelifted version
- Longer and taller body
- Same 230-litre boot and seven-seat layout
- Costs RM1,589 more
- Higher rated fuel consumption
- No performance gain over the Mk2
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM165,001✓ | RM166,590 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM100 | RM100 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,395 cc | 1,395 cc |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 148 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 74.5 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) | 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Volkswagen AG |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km✓ | 7.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Co2 | 169 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,701 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,674 mm | 1,686 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,787 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Weight | 1,460 kg | 1,460 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 230 litres | 230 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 SUV | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Multilink |
| Front Wheels | 18" Kingston Alloy | 18" Frankfurt Silver Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Kingston Alloy | 18" Frankfurt Silver Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Electronic Differential Lock | Electronic Differential Lock |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Driver Attention Monitor | Driver Attention Monitor |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row with Manual Slide and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row with Manual Slide and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 1 Middle Row USB | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 1 Middle Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Audio | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 8 Speakers | 9.2" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Proximity Sensor, Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/45,000 km Free Service | 3-year/45,000 km Free Service |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Mk2 vs Mk2 Facelift FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 or Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 Facelift better?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 is the sharper buy on numbers: same 148 hp, 250 Nm and 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time, but lower rated fuel use. Choose the Facelift only if the newer body matters to you.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2 Facelift costs RM1,589 more, at RM166,590 versus RM165,001 for the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Mk2.
Do they have the same engine and performance?
Yes. Both use a 1,395 cc petrol engine with 148 hp and 250 Nm, a wet dual-clutch automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive. Both do 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds and have a 200 km/h top speed.
