Ford Territory vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen Tiguan wins on money kept: 72% retained after three years vs 67%, worth about R 83 127 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Territory | Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 594 500 | R 664 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 10 391/m | R 11 614/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 396 719 | R 479 846 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 197 781 | R 184 654 |
| Value after 5 years | R 315 065 | R 398 194 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Ford Territory →
The nameplate has had two unrelated lives in South Africa: an Australian-built six cylinder wagon sold from 2005 to 2008, and since 2024 a Chinese-built family SUV with a 1.8 turbo petrol engine. The current car undercuts the Tucson and Tiguan on price while offering more cabin space. It sells steadily rather than strongly, so depreciation tracks the mainstream SUV pack.
Known for: value-priced family suv, two unrelated eras
Volkswagen Tiguan →
VW's core family SUV in SA since 2008, now in its third generation. It holds value well by segment standards, and the 1.4 TSI versions dominate the used market thanks to their balance of economy and price.
Known for: family suv with premium feel
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Territory or the Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 67% for the Ford Territory, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Ford Territory loses about R 197 781 over three years and the Volkswagen Tiguan loses about R 184 654. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Ford Territory runs about R 10 391 per month and the Volkswagen Tiguan about R 11 614, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.