What changed? · Volkswagen Tiguan
AD1 → CT1
Volkswagen Tiguan (AD1) (2016–2024) compared with its successor, the Volkswagen Tiguan (CT1) (2024–present).
Changes stated by the sources
- Chassis The third generation moved to the MQB evo version of the Modular Transverse Toolkit.[1]
- Dimensions It is about 3 cm longer, with height, width and wheelbase almost unchanged.[2]
- Dimensions Luggage capacity rose by 37 litres to 652 litres.[2]
- Design The drag coefficient fell from 0.33 to 0.28.[3]
- Powertrain Offered only with a DSG automatic gearbox.[2]
- Powertrain The plug-in hybrids charge at up to 11 kW AC (previously 3.6 kW) and up to 50 kW DC.[4]
- Technology The cockpit uses the fourth-generation modular infotainment matrix (MIB4).[3]
Size
Length 4,764 → 4,735 mm (−29 mm); Wheelbase 2,791 → 2,791 mm (same).
From the documented specifications
- Powertrain Powertrain types documented for the CT1 but not the AD1: mild hybrid.
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 (AD1) Second generation | Volkswagen Tiguan (CT1) Third generation |
|---|---|---|
| Production | 2016–2024[5] | 2024–present[5] |
| First shown | September 2015[6] | 19 September 2023[5] |
| Model years | 2018–2024 (NA)[5] | Not documented here |
| Codes | AD1[5], BW2[5], BJ2[5] | CT1[5], CT[7] |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB A2[5] | Volkswagen Group MQB evo[1] |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV, normal wheelbase[5] 5-door SUV, long wheelbase (Tiguan Allspace in Europe, Tiguan in North America, Tiguan L in China), optional third row[5] 5-door coupé SUV (Tiguan X)[5] | 5-door SUV[5] 5-door SUV, long wheelbase (Tiguan in North America, Tiguan L Pro in China)[5] |
| Seating | Not documented here | Not documented here |
| Drivetrain | FWD[8], AWD[8], FWD[5], AWD[5] | FWD[5], AWD[9] |
| Powertrain types documented | Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid | Petrol, Diesel, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Dimensions — China | ||
| Version compared | Tiguan X[5] | Tiguan L Pro[5] |
| Length | 4,764 mm | 4,735 mm (−29 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 2,791 mm | 2,791 mm (same) |
| Luggage capacity | 760 L behind 2nd row, Europe, not stated, Tiguan Allspace, 5 seats[10] 1,920 L behind 1st row, Europe, not stated, Tiguan Allspace, 5 seats[10] | 652 L behind 2nd row, market not stated, not stated, standard wheelbase[2] |
| Highest output documented | 235 kW (320 PS) Tiguan R, Europe[6] | 200 kW (272 PS) eHybrid 272, Europe[4] |
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
- New Tiguan generation: Volkswagen's bestseller celebrates world premiere in front of 10,000 employees — Volkswagen Newsroom, 19 September 2023 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Final set-up drives: new Tiguan with premium-class technologies and a long electric range — Volkswagen Newsroom, 15 June 2023 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- The new Tiguan is now available to order in Europe — Volkswagen Newsroom, 6 November 2023 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Now available to order: long-range plug-in hybrid drives for the Tiguan — Volkswagen Newsroom, 22 February 2024 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)
- VW Tiguan III — Wikipedia (de) Reference work (read 9 October 2026)
- New Tiguan Allspace now available from dealerships — Volkswagen Newsroom, 11 November 2021 Manufacturer (read 9 October 2026)
- Superior towing vehicles – Tiguan, Tayron and Passat with all-wheel drive and new powerful turbocharged petrol engines — Volkswagen Newsroom, 11 February 2025 Manufacturer (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.