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2023 · Volkswagen · Petrol

Tiguan

1.4TSI 110kW Life

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Cost to own / mo

R9,719

R8/km

Market price

R674,900

Annual total

R116,628

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,563
InsuranceR1,181
MaintenanceR1,316
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR5,120
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR4,599
Cost to own / moR9,719

Specifications

Body type
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
1.4L
Power
110 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
175 g/km
Maintenance score57/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbocharger
Gears
6-speed
Power peak
5,000 rpm
Torque peak
1,500 rpm
0–100 km/h
9.2 s
Top speed
200 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,509 mm
Height
1,635 mm
Wheelbase
2,678 mm
Kerb weight
1,404 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
520 L
Fuel tank
58 L
Range
753 km

Towing

Towing (braked)
1,800 kg
Towing (unbraked)
750 kg
Tow bar
Optional

Tyres

Front tyres
235/55 R18 (opt 235/50 R19)

Safety

Airbags
6
ABS
Standard
EBD
Standard
Stability control
Standard
Traction control
Standard

Comfort & convenience

Air conditioning
Standard
Climate control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard/Optional
Navigation
Optional
Bluetooth
Standard
USB
2 Front + 1 Rear
Keyless
Optional
Central locking
Optional
Sunroof
Optional
Panoramic roof
Optional
Upholstery
Optional
Heated front seats
Optional
Parking camera
Optional
Front park sensors
Standard
Rear park sensors
Standard
Rain sensor
Standard
Multifunction wheel
Standard
Trip computer
Standard
Daytime running lights
LED
Headlights
LED
Alloy wheels
Standard
Electric windows
Front + Rear

Ownership

Warranty
120,000 km / 3 yr
Service plan
90,000 km / 5 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

37/ 100

How this SUV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value23
Efficiency24
Reliability19
Practicality83

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