Used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace for sale: everything you need to know

The Volkswagen Tiguan has been one of the major players in the family SUV market since 2007, and the Tiguan Allspace is the long-wheelbase variant, which first arrived in 2017 - with the option of a seven-seat layout.

It’s that extra pair of seats that will probably be your motivation for choosing the Allspace over a regular Tiguan, but other than some extra length when parking, there aren’t many compromises from opting for the bigger car. All versions are good to drive, practical to use, and have understated and classy styling that should look suitably upmarket parked in front of your house.

The Skoda Kodiaq and SEAT Tarraco are essentially rebadged versions of the Tiguan Allspace and just as talented as all-rounders, but may be more affordable to buy, so both are well worth considering as alternatives. Other key rivals include the Nissan X-Trail (the seven-seat Qashqai), Peugeot 5008, and the Kia Sorento.

Should you buy a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace?

The Tiguan Allspace is a great all-round family SUV and well worth considering. It’s not notably deficient in any one area and if it has only one real weakness, it’s that for less money you can buy a nearly identical car in the shape of either the Skoda Kodiaq or the SEAT Tarraco. Both of the Tiguan Allspace’s siblings are every bit as good, so it depends whether you’re prepared to pay more solely for the VW badge.

Actually, there’s another downside. While the reason you might by an Allspace over a regular Tiguan is the option of a third row of seats, making seven in total, the rearmost row isn’t adult-sized, so you’ll need an even larger SUV, or an MPV, if you regularly carry a full complement of adult passengers. It’s a good car, but it’s not magical.

Otherwise though, the Allspace is handsome inside and out, with a logical cabin layout that VW itself would do well to learn from given some of its recent models. It’s pretty well equipped too and within the car’s size limitations, spacious and practical - and if you treat it as a five-seater, the boot is enormous.

Some models can ride a little firmly but generally the Tiguan Allspace strikes a fine balance between ride and handling, while all the engines are up to the task of hauling it along without guzzling too much fuel. Once again though if you regularly load up a car with passengers and luggage, the more powerful variants will handle this with more aplomb.

The Kodiaq and Tarraco make a solid case for your money too, and you’ll likely spend less of it on the used market just as you would have when all three siblings were new. But if none of the VW Group models appeal, then other alternatives include the Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 508, and the Korean twins of the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe. For something with a strong image, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is another option, and class-leading if you need actual off-road ability.

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What’s the best used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace model to buy?

From a head-spinning array of different trim lines and engine choices, we’d be tempted to keep things simple. Treat the Tiguan Allspace as simply a large family car, and you really don’t need any more than the entry-level 150PS TDI engine and its standard manual gearbox and front-wheel drive (rather than all-wheel drive) layout. It’s the most frugal and performance is still pretty decent for a car of this size. If you’d prefer to avoid diesel, then the 1.5 TSI 150 petrol is a suitable substitute.

Trim levels? Again we’d keep it simple, as Match in earlier models and Life in later ones are both comprehensively equipped, though we’d note that later cars, as you’d expect given advances in technology, are better served for features like smartphone integration and extra safety kit.

Used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace fuel economy and performance

• Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 1.5 TSI 150: The Tiguan’s 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine made 150PS, with manual or DSG automatic options. Manuals got from 0-62mph in 10 seconds and the DSG in 9.3, while economy varies by year but is up to 41.5mpg at its most efficient.
• Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 190: With standard all-wheel drive and a DSG automatic gearbox the 190PS TSI was capable of 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds, with economy of up to 33.2mpg.
• Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI 220/245: We’ve bundled the 220 and 245PS 2-litre TSIs together as both served as the most powerful petrol models. Earlier 220PS cars got from 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds, and 245PS models in six seconds flat. Economy was up to 28.5mpg for the former and 31.4mpg for the latter.
• Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI 150: The entry-level diesel made 150PS and came with two-wheel drive manual, or 4Motion all-wheel drive manual and DSG variants. At its most efficient it could do 50.4mpg with a 9.4-second 0-62mph time, while economy dropped to 41.5mpg and the 0-62 climbed by one tenth for the 4Motion DSG.
• Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI 190/200: The more powerful single-turbo 2.0 TDI climbed from 190 to 200PS over the years, but was always DSG and 4Motion only. 0-62mph was 7.9 seconds and economy 39.2mpg for the 190PS model, while the 200PS car had figures of 7.6 seconds and 42.2mpg.
• Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 BiTDI 240: As the name suggests, the BiTDI was a twin-turbocharged diesel and made 240PS. Once again DSG and 4Motion only, 0-62mph took 6.6 seconds and economy was up to 34.9mpg.

What used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace trim levels are available?

The Tiguan Allspace has been offered in several trim lines over the years, but we’ve covered some of the more significant ones below. We’ve also split this list into two - the first three being relevant up to 2019, and the second trio more representative of 2020-onwards models.

• The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Match got 19-inch alloy wheels, 65% rear tinted glass, driving modes, a leather steering wheel and gearknob, cloth trim, an 8-inch infotainment screen, adaptive cruise control, an electric tailgate, and climate control.
• The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace SEL added Dynamic Chassis Control on some engines, LED headlights, a 10.3-inch driver display, ambient lighting, a foot-operated auto tailgate, keyless entry, heated windscreen washer jets, a panoramic sunroof, heated sports front seats, and microfleece trim.
• The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line Tech upgraded to 20-inch alloys, 15mm lower sports suspension, park assist, a rear spoiler and R-Line styling pack, aluminium-look interior inserts R-badged cloth and microfibre seats, and stainless steel pedal covers.
• The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life came with 18-inch alloys, LED headlights, a leather steering wheel and gearknob, cloth seat trim, climate control, adaptive cruise control, a 10.25-inch driver display, 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus safety features like lane assist and city braking assist.
• The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Elegance stepped up to 19-inch alloy wheels, LED matrix headlights, a heated steering wheel, cloth and microfleece upholstery with heated front seats, and a rear view camera.
• The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line built upon Life spec with 20-inch alloy wheels, progressive steering, 10mm lower sports suspension, an R-Line styling pack including a rear spoiler, a heated steering wheel, heated front sports seats, stainless steel pedals, ambient lighting, park assist, and several extra electronic safety features.

Used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace dimensions and boot size

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4712mm
• Width: 1839mm (without mirrors)
• Height: 1673mm

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace’s boot size is:

• 230 litres (seven seat mode)
• 700 litres (five seat mode in seven-seat models)
• 760 litres (five seat mode in five-seat models)
• 1775 litres (all seats folded)

Used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace road tax

All models sold since 2017 will attract a flat rate of VED or ‘road tax’, though the cost will vary depending on whether the model you’re looking at cost more than £40,000 when new, which some of the higher-spec models with more powerful engines did. If it was below this price, you’re looking at an annual bill of £180, but cars that sold for more than £40,000 brand new (the BiTDI, most powerful petrol versions, and a few other high-spec cars) are currently £570 a year in the second to sixth years of registration.

How much is it to insure a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace?

You’ll find most variants of the Tiguan Allspace in a range from insurance group 17 (front-wheel drive 1.5 TSI models) to 29 (for the Bi-TDI). Most though are in the early 20s, which should mean similar insurance premiums to several of the car’s closest equivalents in the market.

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