Opel Grandland 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 56%, worth about R 58 184 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Grandland | Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 754 900 | R 664 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 13 194/m | R 11 614/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 56% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 421 661 | R 479 846 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 333 239 | R 184 654 |
| Value after 5 years | R 314 632 | R 398 194 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Strong mainstream |
Opel Grandland →
Opel's family SUV, sold as the Grandland X from 2018 and replaced by a far more upmarket new generation in 2025. The current car plays in Tiguan territory at R754,900. Low volumes translate into weak resale but well-specced used examples.
Known for: lots of used suv for the money
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 Opel Grandland or the Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 56% for the Opel Grandland, a gap of 16 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Opel Grandland loses about R 333 239 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 Opel Grandland runs about R 13 194 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.