Skoda Octavia Volkswagen Tiguan

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Skoda Octavia Volkswagen Tiguan
Model years (differs) 2020-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 35,990 € 43,500
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 74/100 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 70/100 66/100
Practicality (differs) 86/100 80/100
Value retention (differs) 68/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 40/100 33/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Liftback SUV
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 8.5 9.1
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 229 209
Length (mm) (differs) 4698 4539
Width (mm) (differs) 1829 1842
Height (mm) (differs) 1470 1658
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1353 1601
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.6 7
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1600 1800
Boot (l) (differs) 600 652
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Power (hp) 150 150

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • Skoda Octavia · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs. WLTP 5.6 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Practicality: Boot 600 l + towing weight 1,600 kg vs. segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (historical average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Skoda Octavia · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 7.0 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Practicality: Boot 652 l + towing weight 1,800 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Value retention: Generation too recently on the market for stable residual-value data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Tiguan · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol 7.0 l/100km + exhaust emissions / LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · 1.5 TSI (NX, facelift 2024)

Skoda Octavia

Spacious family liftback on the MQB platform. Strong points are the boot (600 l) and the braked towing weight (1,600 kg). The 1.5 TSI with mild-hybrid returns WLTP 5.6 l/100km; owners report 6-7 l/100km in practice (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · III (2024)

Volkswagen Tiguan

Third Tiguan generation on the MQB-evo platform, in the base the 1.5 TSI petrol four-cylinder with 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 7.0 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report mixed 7.5-8 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Boot 652 l.

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