What changed? · Volkswagen Tiguan
5N → AD1
Volkswagen Tiguan (5N) (2007–2018) compared with its successor, the Volkswagen Tiguan (AD1) (2016–2024).
Changes stated by the sources
- Chassis The Tiguan moved to Volkswagen's Modular Transverse Toolkit (MQB).[1]
- Weight 50 kg lighter than the outgoing Tiguan.[2]
- Dimensions It is 60 mm longer and 30 mm wider, with a wheelbase 77 mm longer.[2]
- Other A long-wheelbase version with up to seven seats was added in 2017, with a wheelbase extended by 110 mm.[1]
From the documented specifications
- Powertrain Powertrain types documented for the AD1 but not the 5N: plug-in hybrid.
- Design Body styles documented for the AD1 only: Coupé SUV.
Derived by comparing the sourced lists on the two generation pages; a type missing from a list may also mean it is not documented here yet.
Side by side
| Item | Volkswagen Tiguan (5N) First generation | Volkswagen Tiguan (AD1) Second generation |
|---|---|---|
| Production | 2007–2018[2] | 2016–2024[2] |
| First shown | September 2007[2] | September 2015[3] |
| Model years | 2009–2016 (NA)[2] 2017–2018 (NA)[2] | 2018–2024 (NA)[2] |
| Codes | 5N[2] | AD1[2], BW2[2], BJ2[2] |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A6 (PQ46)[2] | Volkswagen Group MQB A2[2] |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV[2] 5-door SUV, long wheelbase (locally built in China)[2] | 5-door SUV, normal wheelbase[2] 5-door SUV, long wheelbase (Tiguan Allspace in Europe, Tiguan in North America, Tiguan L in China), optional third row[2] 5-door coupé SUV (Tiguan X)[2] |
| Seating | Not documented here | Not documented here |
| Drivetrain | FWD[1], AWD[4] | FWD[5], AWD[5], FWD[2], AWD[2] |
| Powertrain types documented | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid |
| Dimensions | ||
| Not compared | These generations have no dimension figures for the same market and body, so they are not set side by side. Each generation page lists its figures by market. | |
| Luggage capacity | 1,510 L behind 1st row, market not stated, not stated, without spare wheel[6] | 760 L behind 2nd row, Europe, not stated, Tiguan Allspace, 5 seats[7] 1,920 L behind 1st row, Europe, not stated, Tiguan Allspace, 5 seats[7] |
| Highest output documented | 200 PS (147 kW) 2.0 TSI, United States[2] | 235 kW (320 PS) Tiguan R, Europe[3] |
Differences in brackets are against the column to the left. Dimensions are compared only for the same market and the standard body; luggage figures are shown with their market and measuring method because they are often not comparable.
Sources
- Tiguan: Global bestseller breaks the six million mark and has been the best-selling Volkswagen in 2019 — Volkswagen Newsroom, 17 April 2020 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Volkswagen Tiguan — Wikipedia Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- Powerful 320 PS performance version of the successful SUV: new Tiguan R now available to order — Volkswagen Newsroom, 25 November 2020 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- The new Tiguan EDITION 20: Volkswagen celebrates two decades of a success story — Volkswagen Newsroom, 9 July 2026 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- New Tiguan Allspace now available from dealerships — Volkswagen Newsroom, 11 November 2021 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- VW Tiguan I — Wikipedia (de) Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- The new Tiguan Allspace: new control and assist systems for the bestseller — Volkswagen Newsroom, 12 May 2021 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
Wikipedia sources link to the exact revision that was read. Specifications differ between markets, years and versions; each figure is shown with the market and version its source states.