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Volkswagen Tiguan or Volvo XC40?

What are the main differences between the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Volvo XC40?

Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.

Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan, front three-quarter view
Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized) · Wikimedia Commons
From-price
€47,990 (price list 28 July 2026)
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Electric range (WLTP)
118–126 km
Power
96–200 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
26 min
Boot space
652 litres
Euro NCAP
5 of 5 stars (2024)
Versions in the price list
9

Volvo XC40

Volvo XC40, front three-quarter view
Photo: Damian B Oh · CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized) · Wikimedia Commons
From-price
€50,995 (valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price))
Body type
SUV
Powertrain
Mild hybrid
Consumption (WLTP)
6.6–7.3 l/100 km
Power
120–145 kW
Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
not confirmed in an official source
Boot space
452 litres (ISO)
Euro NCAP
not confirmed in an official source
Versions in the price list
5

How do the versions of the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Volvo XC40 compare?

The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.

Comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan Tiguan 1.5 eTSI 96 kW Trend, Volkswagen Tiguan Tiguan 1.5 eHybrid 150 kW Life, Volvo XC40 XC40 B3 Mild Hybrid Essential, Volvo XC40 XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid Core: price, specifications and computed costs
FeatureVolkswagen Tiguan Tiguan 1.5 eTSI 96 kW TrendVolkswagen Tiguan Tiguan 1.5 eHybrid 150 kW LifeVolvo XC40 XC40 B3 Mild Hybrid EssentialVolvo XC40 XC40 B4 Mild Hybrid Core
Price
List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026€47,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 28 July 2026€49,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 28 July 2026€50,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price)€54,995Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price)
Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026€46,865€48,825€49,875€53,875
Specifications
PowertraindiffersFrom the version’s price list. Source: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026Mild hybrid, Front-wheel drivePlug-in hybrid, Front-wheel driveMild hybrid, Front-wheel driveMild hybrid, Front-wheel drive
PowerdiffersSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 202696 kW (131 hp)150 kW (204 hp)120 kW (163 hp)145 kW (197 hp)
0-100 km/hdiffersSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 202610.2 s8.2 s8.6 s7.6 s
Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 20265.8 l/100 km125 km electric1.4 l/100 km6.6–7.3 l/100 km6.6–7.3 l/100 km
Battery capacity (net)No confirmed sourcenot confirmed in an official sourcenot confirmed in an official sourcenot confirmed in an official sourcenot confirmed in an official source
AC chargingdiffersSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026not confirmed in an official source11 kWnot confirmed in an official sourcenot confirmed in an official source
DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026not confirmed in an official source40 kWnot confirmed in an official sourcenot confirmed in an official source
Fast charging 10-80 %differsSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), consulted 26 October 2026not confirmed in an official source26 minnot confirmed in an official sourcenot confirmed in an official source
Kerb weightdiffersSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 20261,598 kg1,866 kg1,688 kg1,688 kg
Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 20261,600 kg1,800 kg1,600 kg2,000 kg
Boot spacediffersSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026652 l652 l452 l452 l
Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 20264,539 × 1,842 × 1,658 mm4,539 × 1,842 × 1,658 mm4,425 × 1,873 × 1,658 mm4,425 × 1,873 × 1,658 mm
Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 29 May 20245 of 5 stars (2024)5 of 5 stars (2024)not confirmed in an official sourcenot confirmed in an official source
Costs (computed)
Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-28, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026€859€10,310 a year on €46,865€895€10,742 a year on €48,825€914€10,973 a year on €49,875€988€11,853 a year on €53,875
Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026€253 – €276all provinces, 2026€333 – €365all provinces, 2026€280 – €306all provinces, 2026€280 – €306all provinces, 2026
Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel), 28 July 2026; Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl), 9 November 2026€13.875.8 l/100 km€3.351.4 l/100 km€17.457.3 l/100 km€17.457.3 l/100 km

When do you choose the Volkswagen Tiguan and when the Volvo XC40?

Choose the Volkswagen Tiguan if…

  • You want a roomy mid-size SUV with a 652-litre boot (eTSI) and a sliding rear bench; ANWB found more rear and boot space than in the Mazda CX-5.
  • You can charge and mostly drive short trips: the eHybrid is rated at 118 to 126 km electric range (WLTP) and charges at 11 kW AC.
  • You tow: the eHybrid 150 kW may tow 1,800 kg braked, the 200 kW version 2,000 kg.

From our review of the Volkswagen Tiguan

Choose the Volvo XC40 if…

  • you want a compact petrol SUV with a lot of safety equipment
  • you want to tow 2,000 kg: the B4 can (B3: 1,600 kg)
  • you value a neatly finished interior with practical details

From our review of the Volvo XC40

These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.

What do the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Volvo XC40 cost per month?

Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan costs per month: fuel about €173 (WLTP consumption 5.8 l/100 km, €2.39 per litre (Euro95, CBS 2026-10-19)) and road tax €84 – €92 depending on the province, together €258 – €265 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Volvo XC40 costs per month: fuel about €218 (WLTP consumption 7.3 l/100 km, €2.39 per litre (Euro95, CBS 2026-10-19)) and road tax €93 – €102 depending on the province, together €312 – €320 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.

Monthly costs of the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Volvo XC40 in the example scenario
ModelElectricity or fuelRoad taxTogether (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance)
Volkswagen TiguanTiguan 1.5 eTSI 96 kW Trend€173€84 – €92€258 – €265
Volvo XC40XC40 B3 Mild Hybrid Essential€218€93 – €102€312 – €320

Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.

Are there used Volkswagen Tiguan or Volvo XC40 cars for sale?

Frequently asked questions

What do the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Volvo XC40 cost?

The Volkswagen Tiguan costs from €47,990 (price list 28 July 2026) and the Volvo XC40 from €50,995 (valid from 9 November 2026 (provisional price)).

How big is the boot of the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Volvo XC40?

The boot of the Volkswagen Tiguan holds 652 litres and the Volvo XC40 452 litres (ISO). The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.

Where can you read more about the Volkswagen Tiguan and the Volvo XC40?

Other comparisons

Sources

  1. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Volkswagen personenauto's, nieuw in NL (datum eerste toelating = datum eerste tenaamstelling NL), 2026-01-01 t/m 2026-10-24, per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
  2. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: aantal zitplaatsen en laagste catalogusprijs per handelsbenaming (Tiguan, T-Roc, Tayron, ID.4, ID.7), nieuw in NL 2026 (checked on 26 October 2026)
  3. Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): De Tiguan - Informatie en prijzen per 28 juli 2026 (modeljaar 2027) (document date 28 July 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  4. Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): De Tiguan Limited Edition - Informatie en prijzen per 29 mei 2026 (modeljaar 2026) (document date 29 May 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
  5. Euro NCAP: Euro NCAP 2024 safety results for Volkswagen Tiguan, rated 5 stars (document date 29 May 2024, checked on 26 October 2026)
  6. Volkswagen Nederland (Pon's Automobielhandel): Tiguan - technische gegevens (checked on 26 October 2026)
  7. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen (m9d7-ebf2): nieuwe Volvo personenauto's 2026 per handelsbenaming (eerste toelating = eerste tenaamstelling NL) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  8. RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen (m9d7-ebf2): massa ledig voertuig, massa rijklaar en zitplaatsen van nieuwe EX30/EX40/XC60/V60/XC40 in 2026 (groepen > 10 auto's) (checked on 26 October 2026)
  9. Volvo Car Nederland (volvocarstools.nl): De nieuwe Volvo XC40, prijslijst modeljaar 2027 | 9 november 2026 (voorlopige prijslijst) (document date 9 November 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)

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