Skoda Yeti vs VW Tiguan

Comparing the Yeti and Tiguan is quite popular over on carbuyersinfo car comparison site's pages. There's still a lot of interest in 4x4s, SUV, Crossovers. It's not just the recent snow. Car buyers see this type of car as a big family car they can go to fun places in.

One serious concern is fuel consumption. The new crossovers which are built like cars, not trucks, have greatly improved this sector. A crossover cars comparison of the latest models seems to be more popular than comparing older 4x4s. The Yeti and Tiguan are both built on the VW Golf car platform which is probably why visitors compare them.

If you check the Skoda Yeti mpg you can see the combined mpg ranges from 35 mpg to over 50 mpg. You should also look at the urban mpg as a more realistic indicator. Check out the Tiguan review and the fuel consumption figures are almost identical, as are the maximum speed and 0-62 mph figures.

So what are the differences? The big difference is price. The Yeti has an entry price about £6,000 less than the Tiguan which shrinks to a £4,000 difference as you climb the model range - so watch that. The other difference is the Yeti has a larger maximum load space.

So if there's no significant difference in mpg or performance and the Yeti is cheaper and more versatile, why not go for the Yeti? They should be equally durable and reliable.

Because there are differences I can't quantify which are a matter for your personal taste. It depends on what you think about differences in comfort, style and prestige vs £4 to 6,000.

Here's a thought, why not use the Yeti as your next best negotiable alternative to drive down the price of a Tiguan?

Regards
Ralph