@@antonthompson7838 No it's not you even have response from Thomas below were he says that this level of Tuscon is 10k EUR cheaper than Tiguan and Tuscon Ultimate does not even exist in Germany.
Definitely, I will pick the Tiguan, however, Tiguan is significantly more expensive to buy and maintain in other markets out of Europe. That's a painful truth. Korean brands are doing a really good job of cutting their cost.
@@dragospahontu do you own one or are you talking our of your butt I have one no problem once so ever I got a 21 tiguan se r-line such awesome compact sun Hyundai is ugly
@@crnisinliha6960 No I can tell by the alloys and front end that it’s the Ultimate spec because none of the other trim specs have this combination, and he even says in the video that they are the same price which is true they are both £33k in Britain. Also it has leather seats not sure what you mean by basic and manual gears or auto can be selected.
Great review thank you :) I would choose the Tucson over the Tiguan. The VW is actually a decent looking car (at least compared the the Golf) but the Tucson is bringing something fresh and distinctive to the segment I think. I would have to check out the wind noise first though, that would be a concern.
The noise is not really that noticeable. I drove it with around 140 km/h on highway for few times and you can speak at normal voice inside. I didn't bother me at all.
If you had German cars in the past then it would be a deal breaker but for most people the noise is manageable. For me it wasn't even close. I hated the noise and suspension. Loved the look but other factors are important aswell.
Sorry Tomas, your review was not objective at all, although you seem to be trying. You kept referencing the long wheel base for the Tiguan. Why didn’t you say anything about the long wheel base for the Tucson, please do your research. The VW is R line with DSG, the Tucson is poorly equipped with manual. You should have had the 230hp Hybrid Tucson which will be the most popular one. The difference in price between these cars in the presented configuration is 15-20k so what are we even talking about?
@@brianthemessiah85 Intentional? Yes we intentionally picked 2 comparable engine versions. It's not like we can handcraft the press vehicles before we order them
It's already an effort to get two comparable vehicles at the very same time, and it's not that the manufacturers would have 20 vehicles with different specs available at the same date and you can pick from them. We were happy to be able to offer this comparison test. The price difference between the 2 cars should be around 10 k, just checked in the configurator. However all my ratings in the videos are not based on trim level but independent from that.
Tucson has some options as well, the main difference between them is the gearbox. why pick top of the range 230hp hybrid Tucson to compare with 150HP Tiguan?
@@sic22l I didn’t mention, should be against the 2.0 tsi. The funny thing is that from a price perspective, the 1.5t with those specs is still a lot more expensive than a hybrid 230 hp Tucson with equivalent options :)
I appreciate your reviews very much; this comparison is a bit too subjective because: 1. You compared 2 very different equipment levels(the Tucson I saw had soft touch material on the rear doors) 2.no word about the warranty that would tilt very much toward Tucson; 3.interior of Tucson with DCT looks very different. So in fact, if you select the comparison criteria carefully german cars always win...bit like AutoBild and Auto Motor and Sport magazines :) I am very interested to see a review with Kia Sorento. Keep up the good work!
I saw the video above and read all the comments below. Maybe it would help if you took a look at the site of Hyundai Germany. Every country has it's own funny but also frustrating packages for this car. I noticed that in Germany if you select the PHEV you do not have many options to choose from. No leather seats for instance. So, I don't know. It might be that Thomas did get a "German premium car" that would be a rather basic car in other countries. But I must agree that this comparance does not hit target. Meanwhile the German Bild has had many review and comparances regarding this car and they (and many others) have stated that the overall score of this vehicle is not match for the competetors. Amongst them cars like the + 20.000 euro more expensive Range Rover. And if you take a look at the privat lease prices you can tell that they expect this car to have a very good resell value. The Tiguan (with or without facelift) can't realy compete. Those buying the Tiguan just don't like this design of are loyal to the VW brand. Or maybe there is no hyundai dealer nearyby for maintenance. Or whatever... But if you select a premium Tuscon, with everything that it has to offer safetywise and value wise and waranty wise and performance wise..... Tiguan is no where in sight.
Have just bought the new Tiguan Elegance, it’s a joy to drive, comfortable, very quiet, very accurate positioning of the vehicle in corners, I love it.
Seems to me the Hyundai is clearly the winner. If a car is twice as expensive (The VW Tiguan) but only slightly better (according to Thomas) ........than its only a question of taste and the available money and not quality
@@lrd669 No I’m sorry you are wrong it is clearly the Ultimate trim, I can tell by a combination of the front of the car, the alloys, the silver trim on lower front end and the shape of the foglight’s and leather seats, none of the other trim specs have this combination. All the trims are identifiable by the look of their alloys the lower front end and the shape of the Foglight’s! Unless you can describe why you think it’s not the Ultimate trim?
@@antonthompson7838 the Tiguan is, without Al the luxury stuff, from euro 44k up. This Tucson is defently not the top line ( as you can read in one of the replays of Thomas in one of the responses below, and as you can check on the German Hyundai website. By the way... there is no ”Ultimate” trim in Germany.
Me and my friends drove 2L turbo diesel long wheelbase version of Tucson and Tiguan 2L turbo petrol elegance version on the highway on the same day, and we all came to same conclusion that Tiguan drives better at high speeds, has better steering feedback and significantly better noise insulation. On the other hand Tucson is feature rich, looks more modern and is a head turner. May be hybrid version makes less noise but we dont get that in India. And from price point of view in the above 2 models that I mentioned Tucson is the expensive one here with a difference of around 5000$ You have to drive them both on the same day to feel the difference in noise insulation and drive quality at high speeds. If I would have driven Tucson only, then I would probably not have anything to complain because it is much better than what I was driving daily at that time. For all the people who are saying he is biased. He is not biased, infact he is absolutely truthful with the review. As a reviewer he is trying to be exhaustive with his review and if a car doesnt drive well at high speeds or has more noise, why shouldnt he point out? If you cant drive at high speeds in your country, then you can ignore that part of the review but he is not being biased.
A bit unfair the comparison in my opinion: you should have picked top trim of Tucson (together with automatic, shift by wire transmission) to compete with the R-Line Tiguan. That top version is way more tech savy than the current Tiguan. Also regarding engines, I hope you will review also the Full Hibrid Tucson maybe in an episode dedicated to this car only. VW is still offering TSI and TDI on Tiguan and I think the hibrid engines are another plus for Tucson. Overwall I felt your review was a bit biased for the german car which is normal if you think you are also german :)
@@autogefuehl No problem. Maybe you will manage to get also a full hybrid Tucson in the future (top trim with all that security features and cameras), I'm very curious about your opinion on it.
I do not care about where a car gets built. If I find a car better, I say it not because of the origin, but because I genuinely felt that way. If a Korean car is better, I also say it, see here: th-cam.com/video/y8SjcnXLTKA/w-d-xo.html
@@dragospahontu Actually not, the motor train is different on the hybrid models and the VW model shown here is more expensive than the Hyundai counterpart.
@@estebanpacheco7102 it's more expensive because it has more gadgets and different seat material. The steering, pedals, sound insulation, gear shift, materials, are the same on every trim of the Hyundai and Volkswagen. Btw the engine on this Hyundai is faster and more powerful than the Tiguan.
Hi Thomas, I have the 180hp 4x4 new Tucson DCT, I do not hear any funny sounds at 150km/h and also I feel is the most stable dynamic and responsive car I have ever driven. Also I have payed for it 24500 Euros, a similar Tiguan was around 37000.
@@calingiubega2860 I really like Thomas, so a bit sad he choose such a poor comparison between a low specked Tucson and top of the line Tiguan. In my country at least, his Tucson is 19k and the Tiguan R-Line starts at 37k with no extras. So he actually compared 2 vehicles where one is almost twice the money.
exterior wise also TIGUAN is best. this is because TUCSON might be appealing for now but in a long run this appeal will fade out. whereas according to me TIGUAN design is evergreen. one will never get bored on seeing it even after 5-6 years.
It is something about vw’s. For some reason they always look and feel more premium than the competition despite of having their reliability issues. I never bought one. I always cross shopped. But I always had that inner drive to buy one.
Really impressed with the Tucson, especially the front, kinda looks like something you'd see on a cool concept car. I like the simple lines of the Tiguan but the front of it makes it fall on the bland side of things.
@@TD1237 why? I love cars and everything about automotive industry. Have been reading car magazines since I was 7 years old. You are incredibly ignorant by saying someone is ignorant without knowing this person.
About that wind noise, I heard that there will be a recall for it. Somehow it's from the door handle, not sure how are they going to fix it but at least they are awear of it.
Great review as allways. I have just one complaint. It’s really not right to compare almost a base tucson with a manual gearbox to a R-Line (top of the line) Tiguan. The whole center consolen changes when you get the automatic Tucson and also the interiour is more premium.
Also the Tucson had options like top infotainment system and digital instruments. The press fleet of Hyundai includes more middle trim levels whereas VW hardly has that.
Just bought a 22 Tucson LIMITED. Quietest car I've ever owned, including several Mercedes. I love the handling and luxury features, especially considering the price difference between the two cars here. Priced VW's equipped similarly at over $40,000. Bought the Limited for $37,000. The Tucson used here was a lower, more basic vehicle than my Limited and was at a disadvantage. I have paddle shifters and push button transmission. The reviewer neglected to take advantage of the larger,, more inclusive screen and technology of the Tucson. Never touched the rear and side view technology of the Tucson,, the better navigation screen on the large 10,25" monitor. The all leather seating in my Limited has heated front and rear seats as well as ventilated seats in the front. The US version I have is longer than the vehicle used here and has the largest legroom and cargo space in the class. The VW uses large round knobs on the dash to do simple tasks and looks and feels outdated ,where the Tucson has cleanest, most modern and better layed out design in the industry, It looks more modern than the dated, broken, and cluttered VW layout. All lines inside the Tucson seem to flow together with thought and purpose, all the way around the passengers. No more large round vents and broken lines with clutter, like the VW. Tucson is simpler to understand and use and less distracting. The Tucson is better designed for convenience and safety for the driver, especially the safety features and the pop-up side views when the turn signals are used. The Tucson senses when the driver is not paying attention and a message pops up with, "Do you need a break?". A lot of thought went into the design and safety of the Tucson that is absent in the VW. Finally, the longer wheelbase of the U.S. version gives a more stable and softer ride than the European version.
I love the interior design of the Tucson. The Tiguan was never a looker on the inside and I was hoping the facelift would fix that, but instead it just ruined the ergonomics with all those capacitive buttons. On the outside, the Tucson's front end is a "hate it or love it" affair (I don't like it), while the back is really nice (except for the turning signals, which should have been integrated in the headlamp, not on the bumper). The Tiguan looks decent with the R-line package, but the lower specs just seem a bit dull and outdated. Also not so SUV-ish looking. I own the pre-facelift Tiguan and I'm pleased with it. Although it doesn't excel at anything, it does all jobs decently and is still a good allrounder. If I were to buy one of the two versions presented in the video, I would pick the Tucson, as it has the newer look and is a bit cheaper. However, for the same price, I would also consider the Skoda Kodiaq, or a higher spec Karoq.
While i always appreciate your reviews, in my opinion, this one is not fair. The trim levels are way too different for a comparison. Yes, i understand that you cannot choose the trim level, you have to use whatever the manufacturer gives you, but it was your decision to do the comparison in the first place. So why do a comparison if you could not get a more similar trim level of the cars. And why didn't you release a full review of the tucson first (i'm waiting for it for months) then do the comparison video.
Happy to see the adjustment to comparison videos on the channel but the spec disparity skewed the objectivity. Both are nice vehicles and it comes down to preference most times. I appreciate when the reviewer gives his opinion rather than leave things up in the air. I have seen and sat in both vehicles. Haven't been able to drive them as yet but for me the Tiguan has a more contemporary and timeless exterior design. The Tucson exterior is more youthful and playful which the younger customers may appreciate. I am about to purchase a Tucson but I will admit that the side view especially is a bit too busy and alot is going on in the design category. It seemed like they just thrown everything in design wise and it is a bit overdone but it still looks good. The Tucson loose points for the low turn signal but it's still not a deal breaker, for me atleast. Interior wise.....I think the Tucson is nicer. VW build quality is a notch better but they are comparable. I like both vehicles but the Tucson won for me because it comes with way more features and has a better price point.
Sadly not the top range model of the tucson, the car feels so much more luxurious with the pure hybrid gear selector console. But hyundai really stepped up with the new tucson, feels amazing and spaceous :) -Love your reviews!
Hi Mr Tyrax I don’t know what country you live in but in Europe this Tucson is the highest spec, and you can tell by a combination of the alloy wheel design, the shape of the fogs, and the lower front trim and heated leather seats.
Hi the video you have put on is very unfair to Hyundai, the Tucson model you had as a comparison with the top of the range Tiguan R line was a standard model. the model you should have had should have been their NLine. This would have been a much better test. Also you had a Automatic and the Tucson was manual?? Also you did not show the large fault the VW Tiguan has got. The delay that the Automatic gearbox has when pulling out of a junction or roundabout, there is slight delay in moving off which I find annoying and dangerous. the car has been back to the dealers many times to try and fix and they know that there is a fault cannot be fixed, I have even been told to have the ecu chipped?? so this is one of the reasons why I'm changing to a Hyundai Tucson.
I like Thomas' reviews but i found this one in several parts to be really biased against Tucson and in favor of Tiguan starting by the fact that the two trims were nowhere close. Not the same basis for comparison equals bias towards one or another side and in this case Tucson's inferior trim lost the game by Tiguan's top trim...😩...Many awesome characteristics of the Tucson were not even mentioned whereas the wind noise was more profound and louder on the Tiguan at the same speed. Not satisfied by this review of Thomas afterall😏
I am not biased at all but what I said in the review counts for every trim level of the vehicles, I would repeat it also when the Tucson had more options. It is almost impossible to get the very same equipped vehicles at the same time, it's not like we can trim them ourselves
I agree Thomas but it would be wise to mention those extra features of the car separately within the review even though they do not correspond to the actual car tested. When the basis of comparison is different viewers must get the big image and this is only achieved by sheer mention of facts even though they are not present on the car tested. I have driven both of them and i can reassure you that there is a huge gap between the manual Tucson and the automatic ones (7speed DCT and 6speed auto) something that would make a difference on the comparison with the Tiguan, too! Also the interior is posher in the automatic ones with that center console in piano black and chrome😉
We only get the long wheelbase Tiguan here. Backseat room is very good. Only one option for engine, shame the R line doesn't bump the HP's up to 200hp. The previous generation had 200hp on all trims. No TDI option either here. With the Taos coming to the US it's like getting the shorter WB Tiguan but thats a compromise. Love the interior and appreciate the stability at high speeds of VW/German cars. Big reason I have had Volkswagens.
Top spec Tiguan vs almost standard Hyundai Tucson!Not fair!IAfter this video i realised how everyone afraid Korean's progress.And i'm not even talking about reliability yet...
Perhaps a n line version tucson comparison with r line tiguan? Seems not really a fair comparison unfortunately. Just thinking price/features comparison tucson will win 100%
Brilliant review as usual Thomas! Reading some of these comments it's clear that car design and trim levels are a very subjective thing and there's a lot of Brand Loyalty towards VW's. I've sat in various VW's old and new, high a low spec and they always seem to be very bland to me and seem far too expensive for what you get. Personally fake exhausts instantly get a car taken off my shortlist and the haptic buttons on VW steering wheels are horrendous. Tucson wind noise in the UK should not be a problem as everyone should be obeying the speed limit on motorways (70mph for those who forget) and the N-Line hybrid versions against the R-Line Tiguan to me drive a lot better and have a much more interesting and functional interior. Again, it's a very subjective thing, I find VW's boring and not very interesting and Hyundai build quality and reliability to me is much superior. A lot of you people in the comments need to realise opinions of other people are just that - opinions - and are neither correct or incorrect :)
In my opinion Tiguan can easily compete with the Audi q3 and the BMW X1, motoring journalists are always comparing it with Hyundai or Ford or Mazda but I don’t think it’s fear
I am a regular viewer and I love your videos because they are very detailed. This time however I am disappointed. This is not a fair comparison especially considering how loaded the top-spec Tuscon is. Autopilot , smart Hybrid ,shift by wire , cross-traffic alert , parking summon and remote start etc are some of the features that separate the Tuscon from the competition. I don't think this is a biased review however considering the bar you have set I expect you to compare apples with apples. Greetings from the Netherlands.
I do not care about where a car gets built. If I find a car better, I say it not because of the origin, but because I genuinely felt that way. If a Korean car is better, I also say it, see here: th-cam.com/video/y8SjcnXLTKA/w-d-xo.html
Also, I have said don't buy VW for 1 1/2 years now because their infotainment system is messed up, wait till they fix it. How can that be German biased then?
It is, probably, the first time when I have to disagree with Thomas. Tucsan’s interior is much better and feels more premium than Tiguan. You can have ventilated front seats in Tucson, but not in Tiguan. When you activate turn signals, cameras in the mirrors show the “dead zones” in the instrument cluster in Tucson. No comparison of the headlights in the review. It seems that this review was a bit biased, sorry.
I knew that this was coming, that's always the case when I favor a German vehicle. I sometimes thought I just present myself as a Non-German, then people wouldnt say so. If you drive these 2 vehicles directly after each other, you dont have to be German to realize what I said in the video. I totally stand my by point, no matter in which trim you pick the cars.
@@autogefuehl Guess what? I currently own Tiguan Style 1.5 TFSI and I have driven Hyundai Tucson for 3.5 hours - and I stay with my words, too :-). Cars review is a subjective business, after all.
Except it's not. I have one and there is very little wind noise at all speeds. I say this as someone with experience in this field, I can only assume this car was early production or there may have been a 'fix' but I used to test vehicles specifically for wind noise and the Tucson is very quiet indeed.
I've had the 190hp 2.0d Tiguan R-line for nearly four years now, and have found it to be a great car! I've never had any real issues with it at all. Can easily achieve 45mpg on a motorway. I've just ordered a new car, and while I looked at the hybrid Tuscan - quite liked the styling - I decided on the Mazda PHEV, mainly because of yhe quality interior and 5.8 seconds to 60 😂 One thing.....stop complaining about the fake exhaust tips - they're cool and sporty 😅 Great reviews. Very detailed and unbiased. Thanks.
Why would he compare a basic Tucson model to a top R line Tiguan is beyond me, also didn’t mentioned that the R line is way beyond 35.000€ when the top Hyundai Tucson is around 30.000€
Looking forward to VW TAOS that is around the corner to hit the market in Canada, in July. I speak highly of VW for its Down to Earth spirits. It Does not get lost in those fancy things while only digging into details to make the designs very comfortable to use respecting the ergonomics on the whole scale with barely any part missed. Anything safety related VW never cuts corners. My driving experience tells me "solid, reliable'
@@limelight777 design is purely subjective. Honda's keep going and going whilst these cars will break down. The Honda also has an efficient hybrid system that gets diesel fuel economy. The CR-V is also more practical. All in all it's a much better car for the money.
I have 2012 tiguan 2.0 tdi with 4wd 7dsg. In korea, people could overspeed easily and many hyundai-kia cars owners drive fast. But, they cannot go through corner at high speed. My tiguan goes through corners at 190kph(actually this is almost top speed) but hyundai tucson, santafe.. cannot go 🤣🤣🤣 Tucson in korea has 2.0diesel with 184hp but 140hp tiguan is more faster because this car doesn't brake while driving! Awesome car tiguan. Even 2012 version of tiguan is better than 2021 tucson i think.
I used to have Tiguan II (1,5 150hp) for 2 years and now I have Hyundai Tucson 48v (1,6 180hp) for 1,5 years, so I can compare them. Main problems with Tucson: (1) no headlight washers and headlights are located really low, so in the winter they get dirty really fast; (2) no washer in the reverse camera, which makes it almost unusable in the bad weather. My average petrol consumption is between 7,5...8,2 L/100km, which is higher than it Tiguan - but Tiguan was 2WD compared to 4WD in Tucson. I did not notice any wind noice, described by Thomas. Interior in Tucson is better than in Tiguan, also it is more spacious. Tucson has somewhat softer, more comfortable suspension than Tiguan. Automatic opening of the trunk, once you stay close to it, sometimes plays a bad role, as I need to come to my car avoiding getting too close to the trunk. Tiguan's headlights are much better than those in Tucson: high beam was like a steam engine's projector, while in Tucson it does not impress at all. Now I already ordered my next car... Tiguan plug-in hybrid! ;-)
I do not have a cascading turn signal on my car, but when I drive behind a car equipped with one, it certainly catches my eye more effectively. So for me, cascading turn signal is certainly a pro as it combines light signal with "movement" for better visibility => safer, less rear bumps etc. :)
Many thanks for this review, but comparing a R-line against against intuitive ( the worst finition in france ) is not fair and logical, i already tested a tucson 230 executive and i can ensure to you that it is not the same interior and not the same features than the tiguan ( even in highests trims) , i think that comparing should be done on equal finitions or between the best of the two cars
@@krissaa2543 it feels like the wind is slapping the car. If you drive at 120km/h it's completely fine. I would avoid the manual because of the weird clutch.
@@dragospahontu thanks for the anwser, I am considering N version in Plug in Hybrid and all looks good but the noise is a question mark. Having a test ride on Monday so we will see ;)
@@krissaa2543 it shouldn't be a big deal. If you like the car go for it, especially with DCT. Also consider Mazda CX-5 for something cool and Toyota RAV4 if you want just something efficient.
Wonderful review, but things have changed a little now in terms of pricing - the pricing of the Tiguan is MUCH higher than the Tucson, usually (from my calculations) 10-15% depending on the options you choose (Poland). I don't know much about leasing, but I know the Tucson has had a permanent discount of anywhere between 7000-16000 zł (1600-3600 euro) since the beginning of 2023 for people paying in cash, which adding up to a lower base price can make up for almost a 20% price difference!
Great review and comparison as always, right on the spot and so accurate! Just happened to come across as I'm about to order , seen a few including the Tuscon and Tiguan and couldn't agree more with you. Tiguan is for me eventhough a new model is coming up in a year or two.
Bit late to the ring, but still... We've just recently were selecting new car. Having tried both of these, the Tucson is a no go (n-line tested). The interior is quite unpractical, everything seemed so unfortunate and cheap. The trunk is a joke (580l is a scam). Noise at higher speed makes speech unaudible (but the engine insulation seemed to be very good on par with XC40, i would say). Suspension is average - rather hard. Driving assists seemed to work flawlessly though and were quite highlight. Anyway, one wonder why the reviewers (i dont mean autogefuhl) praises the Tucson so much?
I've had a Tiguan R Line for 4 years now. The rear disc brakes corroded so badly they needed replacing and the front discs were so scored they needed replacing too. Apparently it's because I've not driven it enough. It's amazing I did 140,000 miles in my old 10 year old Audi A4 S line and had to replaced the discs at 110,000 mile, no corrosion to be Sean, just wear. The Tiguan has done 30,000 doing the same trips my Audi did yet it seems to corrode in front of my eyes. Also, don't get me even started on the diamond cut wheels which corrode within 2 years even with regular cleaning with Autoglym wheel cleaner that was recommended by VW. It's a great ride and handy car but corrosion is a big issue on this vehicle unless you are willing to drive the hell out of it and wash it every weekend.
My advice to make the movies better: 1) add some subtitles of the key information 2) add summary and some scoring (a"a little better", "way better") is very subjective, you could make the subjectivity a bit more precise 3) the cameras while driving are shaking (in both cars) - some stabilization 4) Liked that car colours are similar (in other reviews you have red and white which sometimes is hard to compare and see the details) 5) picking same class cars would be much more fair. You go with VW R, you compare Tuscon N etc. You cannot compare these versions where VW has adaptive suspension and Hyundai doesn't. Question to all: do you have some more experience/insights to that "above 130-140 km/h" topic? Some people say it's not good, some say it's good and I am confused :) Best.
In every comparison review I saw till now the Tuscon hybrid is the overall winner, even against the Lexus NX hybrid by far. It has the most equilibrated comfort. The interior noise by 100 km/hr is 60 DB, the Lexus 67 DB. The infotainment system of the Tuscon is in other reviews the most completed and intuitive. The inner space is the best in other reviews, the trunk the biggest of them all. The safety features of the Tuscon is overwhelming and they work the best as other reviewers stated. So what is going on here in this comparison test??
Tested the Tucson PHEV version, and the wind noise at the driver side was horrible! ( at 130 km/h). For the price of vehicle I would expect such important details be spotted and solved before release.
@@marcosolis4374 I was so impressed after a test drive myself, that I bought one myself in full trim. I bought the full hybrid. I am complete satisfied. This is the most silent car I ever owned. No wind noise whatsoever. Average consumption with first tank was 4,9 l/100 km. The second was 5,2 l/100 km and now in the middle of my third one, the average is 4,7 l/100 km. I checked the tachometer versus the real GPS speed and there is no deviation at all, so the board computer is very realistic. The multimedia system works flawless and reacts very fast. So I don't agree with this tester findings and I am very happy with the car. My only complaint is that in deep putholes the suspension can be a little abrupt and dry but in general the comfort is fine for a suv.
I'm going with the Hyundai, its Hyundai who has been leading the industry for the last 10 years. V.W, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, GM, Ford. They ALL been around LONG before Hyundai/Genesis/Kia. And yet it was Hyundai who is forcing ALL of them to offer us better better designs, FAR BETTER cabins. Hyundai started offering a premium more luxurious cabin in these non luxury brands. Bigger infotainment screens with very nice screen quality, digital drivers display, safety features in even the entry level vehicles. Now all these other MANUFACTURERS are forced to copy. They hate Hyundai, they wanted to keep giving you cheap plastic throughout the cabin, only offering a 8 inch infotainment in the top trim, only offering any types of safety features in your higher trims. Hyundai is throwing in everything and these other Manufacturers hate the fact they have to follow. So thank you Hyundai. My second car was a 2002 Elantra Used ( 67k ) miles which i had to get because my first car i owned kept breaking down. Bought a brand new 2000 Sebring LXI in 1999. And 3 years later right after the warranty that thing spent more time at the mechanics than it did on the road. So I had to have something for work. I traveled a lot on my job as well, so I was also concerned about the Elantra. It was only a couple years old but lots of miles. Sadly I was upside down with the Sebring, on my own, a job I was barely a year into. Anyways I gave that Elantra to my brother in 2015 with a 173k miles on it and that engine kicked over immediately every time. Broke my heart to give him that car because I wanted to keep it, but he was badly in need. I have now had 7 Hyundai vehicles since 2004. Would of been 8 but once again I'm having separation problems from my 2016 Hyundai Genesis. We also have a 2 week old 2023 Palisade we just traded our 2019 in for
Nope. It's Renault who is forcing ALL of them to offer us better designs and FAR BETTER cabins. Starting with Clio V which conquered the market with it's superrior interior quality and design with giant, high quality, vertical 10 inch screen with superb OS :) Reviewers and car enthusiats called Clio V a B+ class car and no other manufacturer got this priviledge till this day. It even has bigger booth than VW Golf and it sniffs VW Polo with one nose hole. After Clio V all other car manufacturers started putting higher quality soft touch materials in their small hatchbacks yet till this day Clio is the best. Than, when the small hatchbacks got quality interior, more expensive cars needed to adjust to explain their price. That's how Renault, as always since producing the frist Clio, pushed forward the whole industry :)
I drove both cars over the weekend and it is tough. I wish VW would modernize the Tiguan looks a little bit. I liked the drive/ comfort on the Tiguan way better. But the warranty is better in Hyundai. I am torn.
Nice Comparison Review I like this type of reviews it’s really an upgrade for the channel and you manage it very well Keep it up 👍, more reviews like that please in all car segments.
Vw Tiguan having been shopping around for our next car the last few months and actually driving the Audi Q3 the Vauxhall (opel as you say) Grandland x and the attitude of the staff at different dealerships where we live in the uk we have opted for the VW Tiguan Elegance trim level over everything else and over our Mini Countryman it's so much quieter
Hi Thomas!very nice comparison ,we were missing this from your channel continue with them they are great. Hyundai is good car but for me indicators of Tucson and consumption of 180ps engine is crucial not to pick up this car. i saw it yesterday in front of me standing at lights and i couldnt see that he wanted to turn left . I m now in search of byuing a new car ,i m waiting to see Nissan Qashqai and i ll choose after.Until now i m going with Tiguan. Greetings from Greece!
This is our in-depth comparison review of the all-new Hyundai Tucson vs VW Tiguan Facelift R-Line 2021. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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00:00 Introduction
00:19 Front and lights Tucson vs Tiguan R-Line
01:30 Rear comparison
01:55 Autogefuehl fake exhaust police alert!!!
02:18 Length comparison and wheels
03:28 Pricing
04:03 Turning indicator comparison
04:25 Interior Tucson vs Tiguan R-Line
05:07 Hyundai Tucson interior details
06:34 Tucson instruments and infotainment
08:07 Tucson rear seats
08:29 VW Tiguan R-Line interior details
11:13 Tiguan infotainment and instrument
12:29 Tiguan rear seats
13:17 Trunk comparison
15:40 Engines
17:05 Driving Hyundai Tucson (motorway)
25:41 Driving Hyundai Tucson (countryside)
26:30 Driving VW Tiguan (countryside)
28:43 Driving VW Tiguan (motorway)
30:27 Who's the king, who's the king, who's the king - WHO?
High trim Tiguan VS Low trim Tucson is not a fair comparison. 😂
You don't always get to pick and choose. Often you get the car they send you and make the best of it.
Actually it’s the highest trim Tucson Ultimate!
@@antonthompson7838 No it's not you even have response from Thomas below were he says that this level of Tuscon is 10k EUR cheaper than Tiguan and Tuscon Ultimate does not even exist in Germany.
Definitely, I will pick the Tiguan, however, Tiguan is significantly more expensive to buy and maintain in other markets out of Europe. That's a painful truth. Korean brands are doing a really good job of cutting their cost.
VW made in Mexico is shit
Hyundai and Kia, way more reliable at least in North American market.
@@dragospahontu do you own one or are you talking our of your butt I have one no problem once so ever I got a 21 tiguan se r-line such awesome compact sun Hyundai is ugly
@@dragospahontu This Tiguan is made in Germany, the American Long wheelbase is made in Mexico!
@@soundmoneystacker2787 you live in America?
Little bit unfair test. VW is fully loaded with equipment when Tucson is in some middle trim.
It’s actually a high spec Tucson, Limited but with a manual
They are both high spec the Tiguan R Line and Tucson Ultimate and both are £33k, he said at the start they similarly priced.
@@antonthompson7838 NO.
Full Tiguan VS basic Tucson....not a fair review 45k vs 25k euro :)))
This is the Tucson Ultimate top spec model
@@antonthompson7838 its not ultimate spec, manual, seats are basic etc. not comperable
@@crnisinliha6960 No I can tell by the alloys and front end that it’s the Ultimate spec because none of the other trim specs have this combination, and he even says in the video that they are the same price which is true they are both £33k in Britain. Also it has leather seats not sure what you mean by basic and manual gears or auto can be selected.
@@antonthompson7838 look at seats they basic ones not leather, dosent have cooling seats (blank swhitch by gear selector)
@@antonthompson7838 Absolutely not the top spec. Top spec has 19" alloy wheels, electric seats, ventilated/heated leather seats, and a lot more...
Thom the only german guy who speaks in feet and mph 🤣
in your service.
@@autogefuehl And us UK ignorant people who can't speak anything else but English appreciate it and are most grateful!😁😁👍
Basis model vs R Line 🙆
Great review thank you :) I would choose the Tucson over the Tiguan. The VW is actually a decent looking car (at least compared the the Golf) but the Tucson is bringing something fresh and distinctive to the segment I think. I would have to check out the wind noise first though, that would be a concern.
The noise is not really that noticeable. I drove it with around 140 km/h on highway for few times and you can speak at normal voice inside. I didn't bother me at all.
@@AndreiCoraV Maybe the noise came from your externally mounted camera just outside the driver's door?
If you had German cars in the past then it would be a deal breaker but for most people the noise is manageable. For me it wasn't even close. I hated the noise and suspension. Loved the look but other factors are important aswell.
Sorry Tomas, your review was not objective at all, although you seem to be trying. You kept referencing the long wheel base for the Tiguan. Why didn’t you say anything about the long wheel base for the Tucson, please do your research. The VW is R line with DSG, the Tucson is poorly equipped with manual. You should have had the 230hp Hybrid Tucson which will be the most popular one. The difference in price between these cars in the presented configuration is 15-20k so what are we even talking about?
Totally agree, very poor selection of the Tucson spec, I wonder if it was intentional.
@@brianthemessiah85 Intentional? Yes we intentionally picked 2 comparable engine versions. It's not like we can handcraft the press vehicles before we order them
It's already an effort to get two comparable vehicles at the very same time, and it's not that the manufacturers would have 20 vehicles with different specs available at the same date and you can pick from them. We were happy to be able to offer this comparison test. The price difference between the 2 cars should be around 10 k, just checked in the configurator. However all my ratings in the videos are not based on trim level but independent from that.
Tucson has some options as well, the main difference between them is the gearbox. why pick top of the range 230hp hybrid Tucson to compare with 150HP Tiguan?
@@sic22l I didn’t mention, should be against the 2.0 tsi. The funny thing is that from a price perspective, the 1.5t with those specs is still a lot more expensive than a hybrid 230 hp Tucson with equivalent options :)
I appreciate your reviews very much; this comparison is a bit too subjective because: 1. You compared 2 very different equipment levels(the Tucson I saw had soft touch material on the rear doors) 2.no word about the warranty that would tilt very much toward Tucson; 3.interior of Tucson with DCT looks very different. So in fact, if you select the comparison criteria carefully german cars always win...bit like AutoBild and Auto Motor and Sport magazines :) I am very interested to see a review with Kia Sorento. Keep up the good work!
I saw the video above and read all the comments below. Maybe it would help if you took a look at the site of Hyundai Germany. Every country has it's own funny but also frustrating packages for this car. I noticed that in Germany if you select the PHEV you do not have many options to choose from. No leather seats for instance. So, I don't know. It might be that Thomas did get a "German premium car" that would be a rather basic car in other countries. But I must agree that this comparance does not hit target. Meanwhile the German Bild has had many review and comparances regarding this car and they (and many others) have stated that the overall score of this vehicle is not match for the competetors. Amongst them cars like the + 20.000 euro more expensive Range Rover. And if you take a look at the privat lease prices you can tell that they expect this car to have a very good resell value. The Tiguan (with or without facelift) can't realy compete. Those buying the Tiguan just don't like this design of are loyal to the VW brand. Or maybe there is no hyundai dealer nearyby for maintenance. Or whatever... But if you select a premium Tuscon, with everything that it has to offer safetywise and value wise and waranty wise and performance wise..... Tiguan is no where in sight.
Have just bought the new Tiguan Elegance, it’s a joy to drive, comfortable, very quiet, very accurate positioning of the vehicle in corners, I love it.
Seems to me the Hyundai is clearly the winner. If a car is twice as expensive (The VW Tiguan) but only slightly better (according to Thomas) ........than its only a question of taste and the available money and not quality
It’s the highest spec Tucson Ultimate trim £33k vs Tiguan R Line £33k
@@antonthompson7838 No it isn´t You are very wrong.
@@lrd669 No I’m sorry you are wrong it is clearly the Ultimate trim, I can tell by a combination of the front of the car, the alloys, the silver trim on lower front end and the shape of the foglight’s and leather seats, none of the other trim specs have this combination. All the trims are identifiable by the look of their alloys the lower front end and the shape of the Foglight’s! Unless you can describe why you think it’s not the Ultimate trim?
@@antonthompson7838 the Tiguan is, without Al the luxury stuff, from euro 44k up. This Tucson is defently not the top line ( as you can read in one of the replays of Thomas in one of the responses below, and as you can check on the German Hyundai website. By the way... there is no ”Ultimate” trim in Germany.
I've made my research and with the same specifications Tucson is 2 000 EUR more expensive.
Me and my friends drove 2L turbo diesel long wheelbase version of Tucson and Tiguan 2L turbo petrol elegance version on the highway on the same day, and we all came to same conclusion that Tiguan drives better at high speeds, has better steering feedback and significantly better noise insulation. On the other hand Tucson is feature rich, looks more modern and is a head turner. May be hybrid version makes less noise but we dont get that in India. And from price point of view in the above 2 models that I mentioned Tucson is the expensive one here with a difference of around 5000$
You have to drive them both on the same day to feel the difference in noise insulation and drive quality at high speeds. If I would have driven Tucson only, then I would probably not have anything to complain because it is much better than what I was driving daily at that time.
For all the people who are saying he is biased. He is not biased, infact he is absolutely truthful with the review. As a reviewer he is trying to be exhaustive with his review and if a car doesnt drive well at high speeds or has more noise, why shouldnt he point out? If you cant drive at high speeds in your country, then you can ignore that part of the review but he is not being biased.
Highly appreciate your report and the support ! 👍👍
its really good that u talk about europe america and uk prices not all channels include them
in your service!
I chose VW Tiguan and love it
Lower trim of Tucson compared to R Line Tiguan? Really?
Deutschland Uber alles..
In the end I went with the Tiguan plugin. Loving every km with it. Very well thought car.
A bit unfair the comparison in my opinion: you should have picked top trim of Tucson (together with automatic, shift by wire transmission) to compete with the R-Line Tiguan. That top version is way more tech savy than the current Tiguan. Also regarding engines, I hope you will review also the Full Hibrid Tucson maybe in an episode dedicated to this car only. VW is still offering TSI and TDI on Tiguan and I think the hibrid engines are another plus for Tucson. Overwall I felt your review was a bit biased for the german car which is normal if you think you are also german :)
I was expecting that. Maybe that bias thing will end when I reveal that i m not German
Not possible to get cars that are identical, u gotta be realistic and press fleets are limited
@@autogefuehl No problem. Maybe you will manage to get also a full hybrid Tucson in the future (top trim with all that security features and cameras), I'm very curious about your opinion on it.
@@georgica1985 man base Tiguan top Tiguan is same shit
I do not care about where a car gets built. If I find a car better, I say it not because of the origin, but because I genuinely felt that way. If a Korean car is better, I also say it, see here: th-cam.com/video/y8SjcnXLTKA/w-d-xo.html
18:14 Thomas risking his life to wave back at some kids. That is on another level of sweetness. 💖😅👌
=)
We compare Tiguan R-Line with entry-level Tucson? Okay, good job Hyundai.
Relax. That’s how it goes, you cannot always find the 100 percent comparable cars. Manufacturers dont build identical cars for our comparison
@@autogefuehl True, i find it a bit strange they don't give the top spec models for press to show the best possible versions of their car.
@@ozzzy3z946 Relax, ' said the night man,
'We are programmed to review
You can drive-out any time you like,
But you can never choose!'
Try the Tucson Ultimate/Limited, it is a world of difference (Hybrid, more hp, better response, interior high end, moonroof, tons of tech)
It's the same car. Options just make it more expensive
@@dragospahontu Actually not, the motor train is different on the hybrid models and the VW model shown here is more expensive than the Hyundai counterpart.
@@estebanpacheco7102 it's more expensive because it has more gadgets and different seat material.
The steering, pedals, sound insulation, gear shift, materials, are the same on every trim of the Hyundai and Volkswagen.
Btw the engine on this Hyundai is faster and more powerful than the Tiguan.
Hi Thomas, I have the 180hp 4x4 new Tucson DCT, I do not hear any funny sounds at 150km/h and also I feel is the most stable dynamic and responsive car I have ever driven. Also I have payed for it 24500 Euros, a similar Tiguan was around 37000.
Thomas and his sometimes biased opinions. Prices on any similar equipment levels are usually 10 000 eur more for the Tiguan.
@@calingiubega2860 I really like Thomas, so a bit sad he choose such a poor comparison between a low specked Tucson and top of the line Tiguan. In my country at least, his Tucson is 19k and the Tiguan R-Line starts at 37k with no extras. So he actually compared 2 vehicles where one is almost twice the money.
@@tudorardeleanu This is a normal Tiguan with R package, not the real R-Line
Tiguan is a quiet car. Hyundai has bad road noise
The point was that this was an unfair comparison, otherwise one can discuss endlessly about this or that is better for whatever reason
The power of the Volkswagen has been mastered in history, as for the Hyundai its power has been strengthened by modernity
Still not the best
Easy choice. I would pick the Hyundai every day of the week. Even more if it would be as fully loaded as the vw 😉
exterior wise also TIGUAN is best. this is because TUCSON might be appealing for now but in a long run this appeal will fade out. whereas according to me TIGUAN design is evergreen. one will never get bored on seeing it even after 5-6 years.
It's dull
@@dragospahontu suv should be dull and boxy like rovers, for example
@@xxxx-wl4mx the Tucson is pretty boxy
It is something about vw’s. For some reason they always look and feel more premium than the competition despite of having their reliability issues. I never bought one. I always cross shopped. But I always had that inner drive to buy one.
Really impressed with the Tucson, especially the front, kinda looks like something you'd see on a cool concept car.
I like the simple lines of the Tiguan but the front of it makes it fall on the bland side of things.
Your right tucson front is look like panty
Thank you Thomas. These comparison reviews are interesting. Watch out for the Koreans, they learn quick!
Their prices are going up quickly as well.
By learn you mean they copy features and trends from the other manufacturers
Thanks m8!
@@MundoOval No. You have to be incredibly ignorant to think that.
@@TD1237 why? I love cars and everything about automotive industry. Have been reading car magazines since I was 7 years old. You are incredibly ignorant by saying someone is ignorant without knowing this person.
About that wind noise, I heard that there will be a recall for it. Somehow it's from the door handle, not sure how are they going to fix it but at least they are awear of it.
Great review as allways. I have just one complaint. It’s really not right to compare almost a base tucson with a manual gearbox to a R-Line (top of the line) Tiguan. The whole center consolen changes when you get the automatic Tucson and also the interiour is more premium.
Also the Tucson had options like top infotainment system and digital instruments. The press fleet of Hyundai includes more middle trim levels whereas VW hardly has that.
The top trim Tucson smashes the Tiguan. Definitely I will pick the Tucson!
Just bought a 22 Tucson LIMITED. Quietest car I've ever owned, including several Mercedes. I love the handling and luxury features, especially considering the price difference between the two cars here. Priced VW's equipped similarly at over $40,000. Bought the Limited for $37,000. The Tucson used here was a lower, more basic vehicle than my Limited and was at a disadvantage. I have paddle shifters and push button transmission. The reviewer neglected to take advantage of the larger,, more inclusive screen and technology of the Tucson. Never touched the rear and side view technology of the Tucson,, the better navigation screen on the large 10,25" monitor. The all leather seating in my Limited has heated front and rear seats as well as ventilated seats in the front. The US version I have is longer than the vehicle used here and has the largest legroom and cargo space in the class. The VW uses large round knobs on the dash to do simple tasks and looks and feels outdated ,where the Tucson has cleanest, most modern and better layed out design in the industry, It looks more modern than the dated, broken, and cluttered VW layout. All lines inside the Tucson seem to flow together with thought and purpose, all the way around the passengers. No more large round vents and broken lines with clutter, like the VW. Tucson is simpler to understand and use and less distracting. The Tucson is better designed for convenience and safety for the driver, especially the safety features and the pop-up side views when the turn signals are used. The Tucson senses when the driver is not paying attention and a message pops up with, "Do you need a break?". A lot of thought went into the design and safety of the Tucson that is absent in the VW. Finally, the longer wheelbase of the U.S. version gives a more stable and softer ride than the European version.
:) you just did a better review than the guy on the video.
I love the interior design of the Tucson. The Tiguan was never a looker on the inside and I was hoping the facelift would fix that, but instead it just ruined the ergonomics with all those capacitive buttons.
On the outside, the Tucson's front end is a "hate it or love it" affair (I don't like it), while the back is really nice (except for the turning signals, which should have been integrated in the headlamp, not on the bumper). The Tiguan looks decent with the R-line package, but the lower specs just seem a bit dull and outdated. Also not so SUV-ish looking.
I own the pre-facelift Tiguan and I'm pleased with it. Although it doesn't excel at anything, it does all jobs decently and is still a good allrounder. If I were to buy one of the two versions presented in the video, I would pick the Tucson, as it has the newer look and is a bit cheaper. However, for the same price, I would also consider the Skoda Kodiaq, or a higher spec Karoq.
Tucson is pretty much all touch as well.
While i always appreciate your reviews, in my opinion, this one is not fair. The trim levels are way too different for a comparison.
Yes, i understand that you cannot choose the trim level, you have to use whatever the manufacturer gives you, but it was your decision to do the comparison in the first place. So why do a comparison if you could not get a more similar trim level of the cars.
And why didn't you release a full review of the tucson first (i'm waiting for it for months) then do the comparison video.
Thanks Thomas! Loving this new format of In depth comparison reviews
keep following =)
@@autogefuehl will do :)
Happy to see the adjustment to comparison videos on the channel but the spec disparity skewed the objectivity. Both are nice vehicles and it comes down to preference most times. I appreciate when the reviewer gives his opinion rather than leave things up in the air.
I have seen and sat in both vehicles. Haven't been able to drive them as yet but for me the Tiguan has a more contemporary and timeless exterior design. The Tucson exterior is more youthful and playful which the younger customers may appreciate. I am about to purchase a Tucson but I will admit that the side view especially is a bit too busy and alot is going on in the design category. It seemed like they just thrown everything in design wise and it is a bit overdone but it still looks good. The Tucson loose points for the low turn signal but it's still not a deal breaker, for me atleast.
Interior wise.....I think the Tucson is nicer. VW build quality is a notch better but they are comparable. I like both vehicles but the Tucson won for me because it comes with way more features and has a better price point.
Sadly not the top range model of the tucson, the car feels so much more luxurious with the pure hybrid gear selector console. But hyundai really stepped up with the new tucson, feels amazing and spaceous :)
-Love your reviews!
thanks! =)
Hi Mr Tyrax I don’t know what country you live in but in Europe this Tucson is the highest spec, and you can tell by a combination of the alloy wheel design, the shape of the fogs, and the lower front trim and heated leather seats.
@@antonthompson7838 the more you say it's an Ultimate spec doesn't make it right, this doesn't have leather seats.
@@brianbutterworth8043 exactly. This person seems to believe it based on no facts. Perhaps they are a VW employee. 🤷
Hi the video you have put on is very unfair to Hyundai, the Tucson model you had as a comparison with the top of the range Tiguan R line was a standard model. the model you should have had should have been their NLine.
This would have been a much better test.
Also you had a Automatic and the Tucson was manual??
Also you did not show the large fault the VW Tiguan has got. The delay that the Automatic gearbox has when pulling out of a junction or roundabout, there is slight delay in moving off which I find annoying and dangerous.
the car has been back to the dealers many times to try and fix and they know that there is a fault cannot be fixed,
I have even been told to have the ecu chipped??
so this is one of the reasons why I'm changing to a Hyundai Tucson.
Hyundai have really come on from the days of my mum's Getz interior wise. Good on em
some brands are developing, some not
@@norbertmachaj6127 like who? Every car I've owned has been an upgrade. Currently living the life of a gadget mania a4 b9
@@TheGodfatherUk like Kia and Hyundai
I like Thomas' reviews but i found this one in several parts to be really biased against Tucson and in favor of Tiguan starting by the fact that the two trims were nowhere close. Not the same basis for comparison equals bias towards one or another side and in this case Tucson's inferior trim lost the game by Tiguan's top trim...😩...Many awesome characteristics of the Tucson were not even mentioned whereas the wind noise was more profound and louder on the Tiguan at the same speed. Not satisfied by this review of Thomas afterall😏
I am not biased at all but what I said in the review counts for every trim level of the vehicles, I would repeat it also when the Tucson had more options. It is almost impossible to get the very same equipped vehicles at the same time, it's not like we can trim them ourselves
I agree Thomas but it would be wise to mention those extra features of the car separately within the review even though they do not correspond to the actual car tested. When the basis of comparison is different viewers must get the big image and this is only achieved by sheer mention of facts even though they are not present on the car tested. I have driven both of them and i can reassure you that there is a huge gap between the manual Tucson and the automatic ones (7speed DCT and 6speed auto) something that would make a difference on the comparison with the Tiguan, too! Also the interior is posher in the automatic ones with that center console in piano black and chrome😉
@@ΘάνοςΜπάτσος-ε3ω What's the gap between the manual and automatic Tucson?
@@sic22l by saying gap i mean the difference in performance and driving pleasure you get between the manual and automatic transmissions
10k difference, checked the configuration
We only get the long wheelbase Tiguan here. Backseat room is very good. Only one option for engine, shame the R line doesn't bump the HP's up to 200hp. The previous generation had 200hp on all trims. No TDI option either here. With the Taos coming to the US it's like getting the shorter WB Tiguan but thats a compromise. Love the interior and appreciate the stability at high speeds of VW/German cars. Big reason I have had Volkswagens.
Top spec Tiguan vs almost standard Hyundai Tucson!Not fair!IAfter this video i realised how everyone afraid Korean's progress.And i'm not even talking about reliability yet...
Man Hyundai provided the car lol. High end vs base spec it's the same shit only marketing.
Thomas, you said the Tiguan 1.5 is available with AWD. I don’t know about the rest of Europe, but NOT in the UK. AWD is only available on 2.0L models.
Same in Greece
You are my absolute favorite car reviewer, Thomas! You are The Best! VW for the win by the way!
Why is the VW better?
@Yule Calma what are you on about. Luci Popa from Autovantage clearly said that the Hyundai is better.
@Yule Calma ok but objectively which is better? Hyundai has a nice DCT gearbox.
Perhaps a n line version tucson comparison with r line tiguan? Seems not really a fair comparison unfortunately. Just thinking price/features comparison tucson will win 100%
Brilliant review as usual Thomas!
Reading some of these comments it's clear that car design and trim levels are a very subjective thing and there's a lot of Brand Loyalty towards VW's. I've sat in various VW's old and new, high a low spec and they always seem to be very bland to me and seem far too expensive for what you get.
Personally fake exhausts instantly get a car taken off my shortlist and the haptic buttons on VW steering wheels are horrendous.
Tucson wind noise in the UK should not be a problem as everyone should be obeying the speed limit on motorways (70mph for those who forget) and the N-Line hybrid versions against the R-Line Tiguan to me drive a lot better and have a much more interesting and functional interior.
Again, it's a very subjective thing, I find VW's boring and not very interesting and Hyundai build quality and reliability to me is much superior.
A lot of you people in the comments need to realise opinions of other people are just that - opinions - and are neither correct or incorrect :)
Cheers! Actually since i drive 3 brands per week I am not loyal to any brand anymore 🙃
There is also Tuscon long wheelbase model for US, Korea and basically everywhere other than Europe - So I think tuscon can have longer legroom!
In my opinion Tiguan can easily compete with the Audi q3 and the BMW X1, motoring journalists are always comparing it with Hyundai or Ford or Mazda but I don’t think it’s fear
From Australia - I have the Tiguan Allspace R-Line. 215hp when I need it and a great interior. Just love it from looks to performance.
How comfy is the waiting area of a Volkswagen service department?
I like more Hyundai Tucson!
I thought that was a very fair, thorough and honest review...as always.
Thank you Thomas and team.👍
thanks m8 !
I am a regular viewer and I love your videos because they are very detailed. This time however I am disappointed. This is not a fair comparison especially considering how loaded the top-spec Tuscon is. Autopilot , smart Hybrid ,shift by wire , cross-traffic alert , parking summon and remote start etc are some of the features that separate the Tuscon from the competition. I don't think this is a biased review however considering the bar you have set I expect you to compare apples with apples.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
I do not care about where a car gets built. If I find a car better, I say it not because of the origin, but because I genuinely felt that way. If a Korean car is better, I also say it, see here: th-cam.com/video/y8SjcnXLTKA/w-d-xo.html
Also, I have said don't buy VW for 1 1/2 years now because their infotainment system is messed up, wait till they fix it. How can that be German biased then?
The Tiguan looks and feels way more premium.
Thomas the best car reviewer on youtube, greetings from the UK.
Can confirm the same after test drive - wind noise level is unacceptable above 100-110 km/h, both on left and right sides.
Yep, it’s a fact and has nothing to do with a German bias
You can’t compare this 2 versions…..
It is, probably, the first time when I have to disagree with Thomas. Tucsan’s interior is much better and feels more premium than Tiguan. You can have ventilated front seats in Tucson, but not in Tiguan. When you activate turn signals, cameras in the mirrors show the “dead zones” in the instrument cluster in Tucson. No comparison of the headlights in the review. It seems that this review was a bit biased, sorry.
Man he is German, he is designed to like German cars😅
I knew that this was coming, that's always the case when I favor a German vehicle. I sometimes thought I just present myself as a Non-German, then people wouldnt say so. If you drive these 2 vehicles directly after each other, you dont have to be German to realize what I said in the video. I totally stand my by point, no matter in which trim you pick the cars.
@@autogefuehl Guess what? I currently own Tiguan Style 1.5 TFSI and I have driven Hyundai Tucson for 3.5 hours - and I stay with my words, too :-). Cars review is a subjective business, after all.
Sure!
@@alex1bez exactly. Tiguan drives better but Hyundai is more luxurious.
Have been deciding between these two and your review is exactly what I needed. So glad you called out the wind noise at higher speed for the Tucson.
U re welcome!
Tucson wind noise is a deal breaker
Except it's not. I have one and there is very little wind noise at all speeds. I say this as someone with experience in this field, I can only assume this car was early production or there may have been a 'fix' but I used to test vehicles specifically for wind noise and the Tucson is very quiet indeed.
I've had the 190hp 2.0d Tiguan R-line for nearly four years now, and have found it to be a great car! I've never had any real issues with it at all. Can easily achieve 45mpg on a motorway.
I've just ordered a new car, and while I looked at the hybrid Tuscan - quite liked the styling - I decided on the Mazda PHEV, mainly because of yhe quality interior and 5.8 seconds to 60 😂
One thing.....stop complaining about the fake exhaust tips - they're cool and sporty 😅
Great reviews. Very detailed and unbiased. Thanks.
Why would he compare a basic Tucson model to a top R line Tiguan is beyond me, also didn’t mentioned that the R line is way beyond 35.000€ when the top Hyundai Tucson is around 30.000€
I agree I hate the lack of real buttons across all brands.
This synaptic/touch stuff has got to stop. Nobody likes it. I blame Tesla.
I disagree with Thomas here. Tucson has better interior quality-feel than Tiguan. The latter is known for being boring.
Tucson of course
Looking forward to VW TAOS that is around the corner to hit the market in Canada, in July. I speak highly of VW for its Down to Earth spirits. It Does not get lost in those fancy things while only digging into details to make the designs very comfortable to use respecting the ergonomics on the whole scale with barely any part missed. Anything safety related VW never cuts corners. My driving experience tells me "solid, reliable'
VW very conservative compared to the Tucson
For me the Honda CR-V is the pick of the range.
But out of these two I'd just get the cheaper one.
Japanese cars are too much exaggerated in terms its built quality, look at that outdated design of Honda's and it's poor quality!
@@limelight777 design is purely subjective. Honda's keep going and going whilst these cars will break down.
The Honda also has an efficient hybrid system that gets diesel fuel economy. The CR-V is also more practical.
All in all it's a much better car for the money.
@@limelight777 what exactly is your point? Apart from being subjective? People don't care about branding they want a quality value for money car.
I have 2012 tiguan 2.0 tdi with 4wd 7dsg.
In korea, people could overspeed easily and many hyundai-kia cars owners drive fast. But, they cannot go through corner at high speed. My tiguan goes through corners at 190kph(actually this is almost top speed) but hyundai tucson, santafe.. cannot go 🤣🤣🤣
Tucson in korea has 2.0diesel with 184hp but 140hp tiguan is more faster because this car doesn't brake while driving!
Awesome car tiguan.
Even 2012 version of tiguan is better than 2021 tucson i think.
Which is better between the new Tucson hybrid and the Ford KUGA hybrid ? Would you make a comparison between these two. Thanks.
I used to have Tiguan II (1,5 150hp) for 2 years and now I have Hyundai Tucson 48v (1,6 180hp) for 1,5 years, so I can compare them. Main problems with Tucson: (1) no headlight washers and headlights are located really low, so in the winter they get dirty really fast; (2) no washer in the reverse camera, which makes it almost unusable in the bad weather. My average petrol consumption is between 7,5...8,2 L/100km, which is higher than it Tiguan - but Tiguan was 2WD compared to 4WD in Tucson. I did not notice any wind noice, described by Thomas. Interior in Tucson is better than in Tiguan, also it is more spacious. Tucson has somewhat softer, more comfortable suspension than Tiguan. Automatic opening of the trunk, once you stay close to it, sometimes plays a bad role, as I need to come to my car avoiding getting too close to the trunk. Tiguan's headlights are much better than those in Tucson: high beam was like a steam engine's projector, while in Tucson it does not impress at all. Now I already ordered my next car... Tiguan plug-in hybrid! ;-)
Tucson clear winner for me 👍
Thomas,stylisch wie immer ....und professionell :)
This was a great review this guy is easy to listen to very chilll!!!!
Thanks keep tuning in!
I do not have a cascading turn signal on my car, but when I drive behind a car equipped with one, it certainly catches my eye more effectively.
So for me, cascading turn signal is certainly a pro as it combines light signal with "movement" for better visibility => safer, less rear bumps etc. :)
good point
I think this comparison is not fair enough. You could have use automatic G box Tucson
Many thanks for this review, but comparing a R-line against against intuitive ( the worst finition in france ) is not fair and logical, i already tested a tucson 230 executive and i can ensure to you that it is not the same interior and not the same features than the tiguan ( even in highests trims) , i think that comparing should be done on equal finitions or between the best of the two cars
It's noisy and unrefined!
Hi, how is your experience with the noise inside while driving above 130-140 km/h?
@@krissaa2543 it feels like the wind is slapping the car. If you drive at 120km/h it's completely fine. I would avoid the manual because of the weird clutch.
@@dragospahontu thanks for the anwser, I am considering N version in Plug in Hybrid and all looks good but the noise is a question mark. Having a test ride on Monday so we will see ;)
@@krissaa2543 it shouldn't be a big deal. If you like the car go for it, especially with DCT.
Also consider Mazda CX-5 for something cool and Toyota RAV4 if you want just something efficient.
Wonderful review, but things have changed a little now in terms of pricing - the pricing of the Tiguan is MUCH higher than the Tucson, usually (from my calculations) 10-15% depending on the options you choose (Poland). I don't know much about leasing, but I know the Tucson has had a permanent discount of anywhere between 7000-16000 zł (1600-3600 euro) since the beginning of 2023 for people paying in cash, which adding up to a lower base price can make up for almost a 20% price difference!
good point. I also heard Tucson Hybrid is supposed to drive better than the pure petrol
Great review and comparison as always, right on the spot and so accurate! Just happened to come across as I'm about to order , seen a few including the Tuscon and Tiguan and couldn't agree more with you. Tiguan is for me eventhough a new model is coming up in a year or two.
Appreciated!
Bit late to the ring, but still... We've just recently were selecting new car. Having tried both of these, the Tucson is a no go (n-line tested). The interior is quite unpractical, everything seemed so unfortunate and cheap. The trunk is a joke (580l is a scam). Noise at higher speed makes speech unaudible (but the engine insulation seemed to be very good on par with XC40, i would say). Suspension is average - rather hard. Driving assists seemed to work flawlessly though and were quite highlight. Anyway, one wonder why the reviewers (i dont mean autogefuhl) praises the Tucson so much?
I've had a Tiguan R Line for 4 years now. The rear disc brakes corroded so badly they needed replacing and the front discs were so scored they needed replacing too. Apparently it's because I've not driven it enough. It's amazing I did 140,000 miles in my old 10 year old Audi A4 S line and had to replaced the discs at 110,000 mile, no corrosion to be Sean, just wear. The Tiguan has done 30,000 doing the same trips my Audi did yet it seems to corrode in front of my eyes. Also, don't get me even started on the diamond cut wheels which corrode within 2 years even with regular cleaning with Autoglym wheel cleaner that was recommended by VW. It's a great ride and handy car but corrosion is a big issue on this vehicle unless you are willing to drive the hell out of it and wash it every weekend.
Tiguan for mine. Easy choice.
Thomas you are a fashion setter! Always impeccably dressed👏
cheers m8 =)
My advice to make the movies better:
1) add some subtitles of the key information
2) add summary and some scoring (a"a little better", "way better") is very subjective, you could make the subjectivity a bit more precise
3) the cameras while driving are shaking (in both cars) - some stabilization
4) Liked that car colours are similar (in other reviews you have red and white which sometimes is hard to compare and see the details)
5) picking same class cars would be much more fair. You go with VW R, you compare Tuscon N etc. You cannot compare these versions where VW has adaptive suspension and Hyundai doesn't.
Question to all: do you have some more experience/insights to that "above 130-140 km/h" topic? Some people say it's not good, some say it's good and I am confused :)
Best.
Yeap. Just tested the new tucson today. Wind noise is a real thing, and really annoying since your are getting a new car .... A deal breaker for me.
In every comparison review I saw till now the Tuscon hybrid is the overall winner, even against the Lexus NX hybrid by far. It has the most equilibrated comfort. The interior noise by 100 km/hr is 60 DB, the Lexus 67 DB. The infotainment system of the Tuscon is in other reviews the most completed and intuitive. The inner space is the best in other reviews, the trunk the biggest of them all. The safety features of the Tuscon is overwhelming and they work the best as other reviewers stated. So what is going on here in this comparison test??
Tested the Tucson PHEV version, and the wind noise at the driver side was horrible! ( at 130 km/h). For the price of vehicle I would expect such important details be spotted and solved before release.
@@marcosolis4374 I was so impressed after a test drive myself, that I bought one myself in full trim. I bought the full hybrid.
I am complete satisfied. This is the most silent car I ever owned. No wind noise whatsoever.
Average consumption with first tank was 4,9 l/100 km. The second was 5,2 l/100 km and now in the middle of my third one, the average is 4,7 l/100 km. I checked the tachometer versus the real GPS speed and there is no deviation at all, so the board computer is very realistic.
The multimedia system works flawless and reacts very fast.
So I don't agree with this tester findings and I am very happy with the car.
My only complaint is that in deep putholes the suspension can be a little abrupt and dry but in general the comfort is fine for a suv.
Lexus NX review is now here: th-cam.com/video/KaZ5LMkYA44/w-d-xo.html
I'm going with the Hyundai, its Hyundai who has been leading the industry for the last 10 years. V.W, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, GM, Ford. They ALL been around LONG before Hyundai/Genesis/Kia. And yet it was Hyundai who is forcing ALL of them to offer us better better designs, FAR BETTER cabins. Hyundai started offering a premium more luxurious cabin in these non luxury brands. Bigger infotainment screens with very nice screen quality, digital drivers display, safety features in even the entry level vehicles. Now all these other MANUFACTURERS are forced to copy. They hate Hyundai, they wanted to keep giving you cheap plastic throughout the cabin, only offering a 8 inch infotainment in the top trim, only offering any types of safety features in your higher trims. Hyundai is throwing in everything and these other Manufacturers hate the fact they have to follow. So thank you Hyundai. My second car was a 2002 Elantra Used ( 67k ) miles which i had to get because my first car i owned kept breaking down. Bought a brand new 2000 Sebring LXI in 1999. And 3 years later right after the warranty that thing spent more time at the mechanics than it did on the road. So I had to have something for work. I traveled a lot on my job as well, so I was also concerned about the Elantra. It was only a couple years old but lots of miles. Sadly I was upside down with the Sebring, on my own, a job I was barely a year into. Anyways I gave that Elantra to my brother in 2015 with a 173k miles on it and that engine kicked over immediately every time. Broke my heart to give him that car because I wanted to keep it, but he was badly in need. I have now had 7 Hyundai vehicles since 2004. Would of been 8 but once again I'm having separation problems from my 2016 Hyundai Genesis. We also have a 2 week old 2023 Palisade we just traded our 2019 in for
Nope. It's Renault who is forcing ALL of them to offer us better designs and FAR BETTER cabins. Starting with Clio V which conquered the market with it's superrior interior quality and design with giant, high quality, vertical 10 inch screen with superb OS :) Reviewers and car enthusiats called Clio V a B+ class car and no other manufacturer got this priviledge till this day. It even has bigger booth than VW Golf and it sniffs VW Polo with one nose hole. After Clio V all other car manufacturers started putting higher quality soft touch materials in their small hatchbacks yet till this day Clio is the best. Than, when the small hatchbacks got quality interior, more expensive cars needed to adjust to explain their price. That's how Renault, as always since producing the frist Clio, pushed forward the whole industry :)
Very good and instructive video!
R line....and N line from Hyundai? Corect is standard for Tiguan.
Direction flashing lights front too small.
Tucson.
Sure ...He will more Points for Tiguan, becoz its a German Channel lol... the Comparison with full and Bacis ist not fair
Personally I don’t care about where a car gets built
Thanks Thomas excellent comparison review totally agree tiguan build quality is simply better .
appreciated!
0:40 I look at cars all the time and my reaction was similar the first time I saw a Tucson.
I drove both cars over the weekend and it is tough. I wish VW would modernize the Tiguan looks a little bit. I liked the drive/ comfort on the Tiguan way better. But the warranty is better in Hyundai. I am torn.
Nice Comparison Review I like this type of reviews it’s really an upgrade for the channel and you manage it very well Keep it up 👍, more reviews like that please in all car segments.
thanks, please keep supporting =)
Both are excellent choices
De tiguan is een blijver, premium feeling is voor mij het belangrijkste. En de overname prijs is ook nog altijd hoog.
Well done Thomas great review
Vw Tiguan having been shopping around for our next car the last few months and actually driving the Audi Q3 the Vauxhall (opel as you say) Grandland x and the attitude of the staff at different dealerships where we live in the uk we have opted for the VW Tiguan Elegance trim level over everything else and over our Mini Countryman it's so much quieter
Is there a face-lifted Peugeot 3008 on the horizon? That would be a good car to compare to these two.
Hi Thomas!very nice comparison ,we were missing this from your channel continue with them they are great.
Hyundai is good car but for me indicators of Tucson and consumption of 180ps engine is crucial not to pick up this car. i saw it yesterday in front of me standing at lights and i couldnt see that he wanted to turn left .
I m now in search of byuing a new car ,i m waiting to see Nissan Qashqai and i ll choose after.Until now i m going with Tiguan.
Greetings from Greece!
Kudos! Yes the indicators are too low!