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Should I buy a VW Passat or Tiguan in 2027? Need a diesel.

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I'm looking at either the 2027 VW Passat Estate R-Line or Tiguan R-Line, and I want a diesel. Which is best?

Asked by Fergal Reidy ·

Expert answer

Hi Fergal,

Our preference would definitely be for the Passat, without hesitation. It’s nicer to drive than the Tiguan, smoother on the road and it’s also a little more efficient when using the same engine, so your fuel and tax bills will be lower.

On top of all that, the Passat has a larger boot, can hold more when all seats are folded and, as an extra bonus, is usefully more affordable to buy.

Seems pretty clear cut to us and here are our reviews of the cars in case you want to do more research:

Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDI review

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI review

Answered by Shane O' Donoghue

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