Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Vs Regular Tiguan: What's The Difference?

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-rounded SUV that offers everything from premium appeal to features. But as we throw in the R Line badge, things get a lot more exciting. With sporty dynamics, styling and performance, the Tiguan R line promises to be bolder than the regular. However, is there more to the story than just the spruced-up looks?

In this article, we'll break down the key differences between the Tiguan R Line and the regular Tiguan. However, before diving deeper into the details, make sure to be a part of the 91Wheels WhatsApp community to never miss out on any automotive updates.

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Exterior

The regular Tiguan features a subtle design with clean lines running across its body. In contrast, the Tiguan R-Line adopts a sportier approach. Visually, the Tiguan stands out with a larger grille accented with chrome, while the R-Line spots a sleeker grille design that seamlessly flows into its sharper, more refined headlamps. From the side profile, the car appears slightly more rounded than its predecessor.

While the height and width of the car remain nearly identical, the length has gone up by 39mm. It also rides on 20-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, compared to the 18-inch wheels on the outgoing car. At the rear, the subtle design language is replaced with a more modern aesthetic, featuring a connected taillight bar and a mesh-patterned rear bumper, in line with contemporary trends.

Interior

Both Tiguan models offer spacious and premium interiors, perfect for everything from daily commutes to weekend getaways. The R-Line takes a bold step forward with a completely redesigned cabin featuring a new illuminated dashboard panel with a modern touch. It also boasts a 10.25-inch digital cockpit, a larger 12.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a central rotary selector for easy drive mode adjustments.

In contrast, the standard Tiguan comes with a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Both versions feature leatherette upholstery, ensuring a refined feel. Safety remains a priority across both models, with six airbags, ABS, ESP, hill-start and descent assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and a Driver Alert System.

Powertrains

Under the hood, the R Line carries forward with the same engine, which has been globally updated. This unit belts out 201 bhp and 320 Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed DCT unit. It'll also retain the 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. On the other hand, the regular Tiguan is also powered by the same engine but with a slightly lower output of 187 bhp but the same 320 Nm of torque. This engine also comes paired with 7-speed DCT and 4MOTION all-wheel drive.

Pricing

The regular Tiguan is priced at Rs 38.17 lakh (ex-showroom), brought as a CKD unit. However, it is now on its way out. The Tiguan R Line, set to be launched in April 2025, will be imported as a CBU,, and it is expected to be priced around the Rs 50 lakh-55 lakh price tag (ex-showroom).

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