Comparison - Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 2017 - vs - Holden Colorado 7 LTZ 2015

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Average Price: 
34,500
Updated: 
02 Dec 2016
Updated: 
23 Nov 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2017
2015
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.90gals
20.08gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Deep Black Pearl
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Pacific Blue Metallic
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Pepper Gray Metallic
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Pure White
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Reflex Silver Metallic
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Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

We test the high-spec VW Tiguan with four-wheel drive in the UK

Although the VW Tiguan offers an attractive blend of practicality, sharp styling and a classy interior, this particular model doesn’t look like good value. The 188bhp diesel engine is powerful, but it’s not the best fit for the car and economy takes a hit. It’s not as good to drive nor as comfortable as the rival SEAT Ateca either, which puts the high price tag into even sharper focus.

The Volkswagen Tiguan sits in a crowded class of talented cars, with the SEAT Ateca, Peugeot 3008 and Nissan Qashqai all going up against it. Indeed, the Tiguan is such a significant a competitor that many manufacturers position it as the main benchmark in the class that their new models have to beat - be that publicly or privately.

Unfortunately for Volkswagen, the latest model hasn’t quite impressed us as much as we had expected, with rivals overtaking it in many areas. Here we’re giving the Tiguan a chance to fight back by testing this SEL model with the 188bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine to see how it stacks up against the competition.

The Tiguan is pretty good to drive, with plenty of grip and composure in corners, but it does feel heavy and the steering doesn’t have enough feedback. The Ateca is more fun to drive, but the crucial thing is that the SEAT is also more comfortable. The Tiguan we tested had 19-inch alloy wheels fitted, and it crashed over lumps in the road. It’s particularly bad over speed bumps, too - while not back-breaking, it’s disappointing in an SUV from this price bracket.

And there lies this Tiguan’s biggest problem, the price tag. The SEL model costs £33,260, which is significantly more than rivals from Nissan, Renault and SEAT with similar specifications. The quality interior and decent kit list goes some way to mitigate that but we still think the price is just too high.

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

The size-S Tiguan whets our appetite for our size-L version.

Volkswagen was late to the crossover-SUV game with the first-generation Tiguan, and while 2.8 million examples have been sold worldwide since the model’s launch in 2007, the Tiguan hasn’t been a great success in the United States. American customers have complained about a high price and a lack of space compared with vehicles like the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4—which is why, when the new version of the Tiguan launches here next summer as a 2018 model, we’ll get only the long-wheelbase variant.

Yet, when invited to drive the smaller, standard-wheelbase version of the new Tiguan on its German home turf, we jumped at the chance. That's because its features, powertrain, and road manners will be almost identical to the U.S. car. And distinguishing the long-wheelbase model from its shorter sibling will be almost impossible unless they’re parked next to each other

As much as we like the new Tiguan, we lament the fact that it is actually less powerful than its predecessor. In this European specification, it has all the ingredients to move to the top of the class, with tasteful design, rich materials, and upmarket features. If the Tiguan is to make a lasting impression here, VW needs to offer high levels of technology and convenience features

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is worth checking out if you want your compact crossover to be rewarding to drive. But be aware that it comes up short in many key areas compared to top rivals
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For 2017, Volkswagen has discontinued the Tiguan's midlevel SE and R-Line trims and replaced them with essentially equivalent Wolfsburg Edition and Sport models. The 6.3-inch touchscreen is now standard, along with VW Car-Net apps and HD and satellite radio.

How does an all-new Volkswagen crossover sound, one that is lighter than the vehicle it replaces, is powered by stronger, more fuel-efficient engines, and has a greater amount of interior space? You get it with the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan ... if you live outside of the United States, that is. Overseas, the Tiguan is new from the ground up, but for now the American Tiguan continues to soldier on, having first been introduced way back in 2009. All of the Tiguan's competitors have been redesigned at least once since then.

Pros
Sporty handling doesn't come at the expense of a comfortable ride quality (except Sport trim)
Engine offers punchy turbocharged performance
Interior materials feel premium
Cabin is quiet at highway speeds.

cons
Limited cargo space and rear seat legroom
Subpar fuel economy
Lackluster crash test results
No high-tech accident avoidance features available.

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
20.00mpg
25.57mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
30.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
2.80L
Torque: 
207ft-lbs
at 1 700rpm
368ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
200hp
at 5 100rpm
197hp
at 3 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.00Feet
38.71Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel
cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Cooled Storage Compartment
Coat hooks (2)
Retractable cargo blind

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
174.50in
192.05in
Width: 
71.20in
74.88in
Height: 
67.10in
72.64in
Ground Clearance: 
6.90in
9.09in
Front Track: 
61.80in
61.81in
Rear Track: 
61.90in
62.52in
Wheel Base: 
102.50in
112.01in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.10
39.76
Rear Head Room: 
39.00
38.62
Front Leg Room: 
40.10in
41.30in
Rear leg room: 
35.80in
35.83in
Front Hip Room: 
58.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.20in
57.40in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.00in
57.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
56.10cu.ft
8.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2200lbs
6613lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
23.80cu.ft
64.63cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
28.00degrees
30.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
25.00degrees
25.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3404.00lbs
4872.22lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
no
More Instruments: 
Sunglasses holder
Upper dashboard storage compartment with lid
Trunk Storage Box
Door pockets with integrated bottle storage
Anti-theft alarm

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Power adjustable and power folding exterior mirrors
Rear window demister

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
8 -way power driver seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather
Cloth seat trim
Cloth seat trim
Leather appointed seat trim
6-way adjustable drivers seat
6-way electric adjustable drivers seat
6-way adjustable front passenger seat
Head restraints – Driver and front passenger
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Rear ventilation ducts
Cloth seat trim
Leather appointed seat trim
Head restraints – Rear passengers

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Independent double wishbone, coil spring front suspension
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
5 link live axle rear suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Cooled storage compartment
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Leather steering wheel
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Air conditioning with pollen filter
Dual front reading lamps
Centre dome lamp
12 volt power outlets in centre dash
12 volt power outlet in rear of centre console
12 volt power outlet in rear cargo area
Driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirror with cover
Chrome interior door handles
Front passenger overhead assist handle
2nd row outboard passenger overhead assist handles
Soft touch driver’s arm rest
Luxury centre-console armrest

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Diversity antenna
8 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
Memory card slot
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Fender premium brand speakers
USB Connection
Speaker
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
USB input with iPod® connectivity
Auxiliary input
Roof mounted antenna
Embedded Apps - Pandora® and Sticher SmartRadio™
Bluetooth® Audio Streaming
Holden MyLink Infotainment System

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass
Fixed glass rear sunroof
Roof rack
Power glass sunroof
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Rear window wiper
Roof rails
Power adjustable exterior mirrors
Driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirror with cover
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 x 9.0
18 " × 7.5 "
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
All season tires
alloy spare wheel
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Brake drying
Adaptive headlights
Rear height adjustable headrests
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Turn signal mirrors
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Brake Drying
High ride height
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) incorporating:
– Descent Control System
Hill Start Assist
Trailer Sway Contro
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Alarm

Options

Exterior Options: 
Trailer Hitch
Tow & Ball Mount, 7-Pin Adapter Plug
Side Steps
Roof Rack
Wheel Locks
Roof Edge Spoiler
Trailer Hitch Kit
Headlamps automatic off
Halogen headlights, manual levelling
Halogen projector headlights, manual levelling
Front fog lamps
Chrome front fog lamps
Tow hook – front (2)
Tow hook – rear
Front and rear mudflaps
Body coloured exterior door handles with chrome strip
Chrome exterior mirrors with side turn signal
Body coloured front bumper
Body coloured rear bumper
LED tail lights
Side steps
Interior Options: 
First Aid Kit
Rubber Mat Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit
50/50 split fold 3rd row seats
Fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seats
Fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seats
Dual glovebox

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, cloth
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