Hyundai Tucson 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 106 216 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tucson | Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 559 900 | R 664 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 786/m | R 11 614/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 82% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 67% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 373 629 | R 479 846 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 186 271 | R 184 654 |
| Value after 5 years | R 296 728 | R 398 194 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Hyundai Tucson →
First sold here in 2005, then replaced by the ix35 before the nameplate returned in 2016. The current range offers petrol and diesel power with a comfort-first setup. It sells steadily against the Sportage and RAV4 and holds value adequately rather than exceptionally.
Known for: comfortable family suv with generous warranty
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 Hyundai Tucson or the Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 67% for the Hyundai Tucson, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Hyundai Tucson loses about R 186 271 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 Hyundai Tucson runs about R 9 786 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.