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2024 Defender 130 review
The biggest, baddest Defender has as many cylinders as it has seats, and even fully optioned is $100,000 less than an AMG G-Wagen.
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James Wong
Land Rover Defender vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
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Based on the Land Rover Defender 130 P500 V8 (368kW)
Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan 235TSI R
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingAwards
The Land Rover Defender won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Tiguan.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
89L - 90L
303 to 1152 km
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$92,402 - $217,282
$40,990 - $73,790
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Eight seats, eight cylinders – ooft.
- Heaps of space and tech
- Looks like it will eat other cars
Misses
- Nearly double the price of base 130
- Awkward rear proportions
- Thirsty, expensive to service
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Silly fast for a family wagon
- Retains the regular Tiguan's strengths
- Bargain compared to rival Euro fast SUVs
Misses
- Only looks special in Lapiz Blue
- Australia misses out on full-fat Euro tune
- Some cabin elements are a bit dated
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Anti Theft Wheel Nuts (+$80)
- Intrusion Sensor (+$1,001)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,040)
- Secure Tracker (+$910)
- Smoke Pack (+$65)
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Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 5000 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 5.0L, 2.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, SUPERCHARGED V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 183kW - 386kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6000 | 3500 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 550Nm - 650Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1250 - 2500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 15.5 | 9.6 - 16 | |
