Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota Prius

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan and Toyota Prius. The Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh and Toyota Prius price is Rs. 45.43 Lakh. The Volkswagen Tiguan is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Toyota Prius is available in 1798 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). Tiguan provides the mileage of 12.65 kmpl and Prius provides the mileage of 23.91 kmpl.

Tiguan vs Prius Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Tiguan	Prius
Price	Rs. 35.17 Lakh	Rs. 45.43 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1798 cc
Power	187 bhp	121 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (CVT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

Rs. 35.17 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Toyota Prius

1.8 Z8 CVT

Rs. 45.43 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

Toyota Prius

1.8 Z8 CVT

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1798 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Engine Type	2.0 TSI	2ZR-FXE, 4-Cylinder, In-Line
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	121 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	142 Nm
Electric Motor Assist		97 bhp @ 5200 rpm, 142 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Max Motor Performance		71 bhp, 163 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12.65View Mileage Details	23.91View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	759
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (CVT) - Not Applicable Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Battery		1.31kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 201.6V, 42kg Battery Placed In Boot
Electric Motor		Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, SOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Suspension with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut; Rear Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Independent Suspension by Four-link Axle	Torsion beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.39	5.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	195 / 65 R15

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Pedestrian)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen	Halogen on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Remote Operated

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features
Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Nightshade Blue	Attitude Black Mica
	Deep Black	Dark Blue Mica Metallic
	Dolphin Grey	Grey Metallic
	Reflex Silver	Silver Metallic
	Kings Red	Emotional Red
	Oryx White	White Pearl Crystal Shine
	Pure White	Super White

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Tiguan vs Prius Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Tiguan and Toyota Prius?

Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh and Toyota Prius price is Rs. 45.43 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Tiguan is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Tiguan and Prius is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG variant, mileage of Tiguan is 12.65kmpl and for the 1.8 Z8 CVT variant, mileage of Prius is 23.91kmpl. Thus making Prius the most fuel efficient as compared to Tiguan

Q: How is the performance of Tiguan compared to Prius?

For the Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Tiguan produces 187 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque. For the 1.8 Z8 CVT variant, 1798 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of Prius produces 121 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 142 Nm of torque.

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Toyota Prius

Length (mm)	4509	4540
Width (mm)	1839	1760
Height (mm)	1665	1490
Wheelbase (mm)	2679	2700
Kerb Weight (kg)	1703	1415

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	615
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	43

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	100000