Comparison - Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 2017 - vs - Mitsubishi Pajero GLS 2017

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Model: 
Average Price: 
34,500
Updated: 
02 Dec 2016
42,528
Converted from AUD
Updated: 
29 Dec 2016
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2017
2017
Total Seating: 
5
7
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
5-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.90gals
23.25gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Deep Black Pearl
#000000
Pacific Blue Metallic
#35617A
Pepper Gray Metallic
#5D5C5A
Pure White
#FFFFFF
Reflex Silver Metallic
#D8D8D8
Color: 
Black / White
#283033
Deep Blue
#35507F
Red / White
#E43038
Storm Grey
#86878B
Himalayan White
#DCDBE0
Iceberg Silver
#A6AFBE
Clove Brown
#807474
Golden Beige
#868070

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
Diesel
Fuel Economy City USA: 
20.00mpg
26.13mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
28.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
cyl
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
3.20L
Torque: 
207ft-lbs
at 1 700rpm
325ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
200hp
at 5 100rpm
189hp
at 3 800rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.00Feet
37.40Feet

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
Audio controls, Phone controls, cruise control switches
More in Convenience: 
Keyless Ignition
Cooled Storage Compartment
Central door locking with keyless entry
Power door mirrors
Door mirrors with power fold control
Speed sensitive variable intermittent windscreen wipers
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Intermittent rear wiper and washer
Automatic dusk sensing headlamps
Accessory power socket
Room lamp
Front map lamps
Rear passenger reading lamps
Cargo area lamp
Interior lamp with time delay
Ignition key cylinder illumination
Puddle lights
Door courtesy lamps
Digital Clock
Coat hook
Sunvisors with illuminated mirrors
Sunvisors with ticket holders
Sunvisor extensions
High contrast instrument meter
Tachometer
Trip meter
Headlamps on warning
Door ajar warning
Low fuel warning
Remote fuel filler release
Tailgate inside grip
Jack and tool set
4WD indicator lamp
Automatic transmission position indicator

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
174.50in
192.91in
Width: 
71.20in
73.82in
Height: 
67.10in
74.80in
Ground Clearance: 
6.90in
9.25in
Front Track: 
61.80in
61.81in
Rear Track: 
61.90in
61.81in
Wheel Base: 
102.50in
109.45in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.10
41.60
Rear Head Room: 
39.00
40.03
Front Leg Room: 
40.10in
41.20in
Rear leg room: 
35.80in
35.70in
Front Hip Room: 
58.30in
54.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.20in
58.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.40in
44.48in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.00in
57.12in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
56.10cu.ft
63.10cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2200lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
23.80cu.ft
38.10cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
28.00degrees
36.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
25.00degrees
25.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3404.00lbs
4971.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
iPod control
average fuel consumption

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
power steering

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
Bucket
Slide and recline adjustment
Driver height adjustment
Driver lumbar adjustment
Height adjustable headrests
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat
Heated seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Rear ventilation ducts
Rear seat heater ducts
Recline and tumble fold up function
Centre armrest with cupholders
Height adjustable headrests x3
60:40 split folding function

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Independant - double wishbone coil spring & stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
Independant - multi-link coil spring and stabiliser bar
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
Rear air conditioning ducts
Rear seat heater ducts
Pollen filter
Electric sunroof with slide and tilt
Side and rear window demisters
Driver foot rest
Driver assist grip
Passenger assist grips
Rear air conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
yes
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
yes
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
Rockford Acoustic Design premium audio
6 speakers (includes 2 tweeters)
Antenna integrated in glass
USB Input
Bluetooth phone connectivity & audio streaming with voice control
Display Audio with 6.1" full colour touch screen
Mitsubishi Multi Communication System featuring 7" touch screen display with 3D navigation mapping and SD Card input
Rockford Acoustic Design premium audio
HDMI Input
iPod control
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass
Fixed glass rear sunroof
Roof rack
Power glass sunroof
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Rear window wiper
Antenna integrated in glass
Rear roof spoiler
Chrome door mirrors
Door mirrors with integrated turn indicator
Chrome door handles
Body colour bumper
High mount stop lamp
Chrome grille
Chrome fog lamp bezel (front)
Side steps
Rear step bumper
Privacy glass
Door lower moulding
Chrome side protection moulding
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
Halogen headlamps
Headlamp washers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 x 9.0
18 X 7.5
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
All season tires
12-spoke alloy wheels
Secure sports spare wheel cover
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
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
no
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
Curtain SRS airbags
Active Traction Control (ATC)
Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body
3 point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts (all seating positions)
Auto Locking Retractor (ALR) seatbelts on outboard 2nd row seats
Turn lamp in exterior rear view mirror
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Automatic High Beam
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Multi mode Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
3 point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelts (all seating positions)

Options

Exterior Options: 
Trailer Hitch
Tow & Ball Mount, 7-Pin Adapter Plug
Side Steps
Roof Rack
Wheel Locks
Roof Edge Spoiler
Trailer Hitch Kit
Interior Options: 
First Aid Kit
Rubber Mat Kit
Roadside Assistance Kit

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, cloth
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Fourth generation: The fourth generation was introduced at the Paris Motor Show on September 30, 2006 , a makeover of the existing vehicle, which has been around since 1999). New interior and exterior styling were accompanied by enhanced safety with dual-stage SRS front airbags as well as new side-impact and curtain airbags. The Super-Select 4WD II system was retained, complemented by an improved Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC) system and electronic brakeforce distribution. With skid plates, heavy weight components and 8.7 inches of ground clearance the vehicle retains its reputation as one of the toughest and most capable 4x4s. The engines were upgraded with the 3.2 L diesel gaining Common Rail technology, a DPF for cleaner emissions and producing 125 kW (167 hp/170 PS) and the 3.8 L V6 gaining MIVEC variable valve timing to boost power to 184 kW (247 hp/250 PS). Both engines meet new Euro IV emissions standards. The 3.0 L V6 is retained for the Japanese and GCC markets. From 2009, the 3.0L V6 engine was dropped in the GCC markets, and was replaced by a 3.5L V6 engine, rated for 141 kW (189 hp/192 ps) and 306 Nm torque. Further enhancements to the 3.2L Turbo Diesel in the 2011 model year saw the power and torque increased to 147 kW/197 hp/200 PS and 441Nm respectively. Engine meet new Euro V emissions standards. The 3.8L petrol engine remained at 184 kW and 329Nm (using 95RON fuel). There is also a panelled Van version available in markets where such a model can be registered at a lower tax rate. For the 2010 model year the Pajero gained a Rockford acoustic soundsystem and two interior color options, black and beige, in some markets. For 2012, this model has been minimally restyled and given an improved monocoque body and suspension. For the 2015 model year Pajero has received an updated front fascia with a revised grille, LED daytime running lights and a new spare tire cover. The interior design of the model is also slightly updated and it includes the metallic trim, the new piano black accents for the VR II, the wood grain trim for the Exceed and Super Exceed and the additional sound deadening material. The engines will be carried over and they will include the 3.0L V6 petrol and the 3.2L four-cylinder turbo diesel. Source: wikipedia