Exterior Design
Overall, the Tiguan L has a more mature and steady exterior design, while the Tayron L has a more youthful and sporty design.
The Tiguan L features a steady and elegant design, with straight and smooth body lines, a classic Volkswagen-style front grille, and a relatively conservative rear end, making it suitable for users seeking a sense of stability. It has a larger size (wheelbase of 2,791 mm vs. 2,731 mm for the Tayron) and a stronger sense of solidity, but lacks the sharpness of the Tayron L.
The Tayron L adopts a youthful design language, with a polygonal front grille paired with sharp headlights, bold and dynamic lines, and a strong visual impact, exuding a sporty and fashionable vibe. The side’s continuous waistline and square wheel arches emphasize a sense of power, with an overall style geared toward younger consumers.
Interior and Configuration
In terms of interior and configuration, the Tiguan L leads in technological features, while the Tiguan L excels in practical safety features.
Tiguan L:
Simple and practical design: Entry-level models have basic configurations, while mid-to-high-end models offer paddle shifters, a 12-inch floating screen, and a panoramic sunroof, though the plastic feel is slightly pronounced.
Rich safety features: Some models include knee airbags and active braking (when compared to similarly priced models).
Tayron L:
Strong tech-focused interior: Standard features include a fully digital instrument cluster and a large central touchscreen. Higher-end models come with a 9.2-inch screen and the Clean Air 2.0 air purification system.
Higher-quality materials: Some versions feature Alcantara-mixed seats, emphasizing a luxurious feel.
Space and Comfort
In terms of space, the Tiguan L Pro outperforms the Tayron L, while the Tayron L offers more thoughtful seat adjustment design for rear-seat comfort.
Tiguan L Pro
Size advantage: The vehicle length is 4,735 mm (40 mm longer than the Tiguan L), with rear legroom of 920 mm and a trunk volume of 495 L (expandable to 1,780 L when folded down), making it suitable for long-distance self-driving trips or families with two children.
Comfort features: All models come standard with front seat heating and 12-way electric adjustment, while higher-end models feature massage seats and Harman Kardon sound systems.
Tayron L
Flexible design: The rear seatback angle is adjustable, and the seat cushions are extended to enhance long-distance comfort; the wheelbase is 2,791 mm (same as the Tiguan L Pro), but the overall length is slightly shorter at 4,695 mm.
Luxury: High-end models offer Cloud-sensing seats (same design as the Audi A8) and 30-color ambient lighting.
Intelligent Control and Safety
In terms of intelligent control and safety, the Tiguan L offers higher levels of intelligence, with hardware that is more advanced than the Tiguan L. The Tiguan L, meanwhile, balances passenger entertainment and convenient intelligent driving.
Tiguan L Pro
Three-screen interaction: Standard 15-inch central control screen + 11.6-inch passenger screen + W-HUD, with independent passenger entertainment that does not interfere with driving.
Intelligent driving features: L2++ level IQ.Pilot (lane change by lever, remote parking), suitable for tech enthusiasts.
Tayron L
Advanced intelligent driving hardware: 9 cameras + 5 millimeter-wave radars + 12 ultrasonic radars, co-developed with DJI for the IQ.Pilot system, supporting intelligent obstacle avoidance and automatic lane changing, with significant future upgrade potential (end-to-end large model to be launched by 2025).
Intelligent driving features: Standard L2-level driving assistance (including traffic jam assistance and ACC adaptive cruise control), with high levels of intelligence.
Ecosystem compatibility: Supports Huawei HiCar + iFlytek dialect recognition, with faster in-car system response. 89.
Power performance
The Tiguan L Pro series offers high power without compromise, prioritizing performance. The Tayron L’s 1.5T version is more practical, emphasizing fuel efficiency.
Tiguan L Pro (SAIC Volkswagen)
Entire lineup features high-power 2.0T engines: The 2025 model year completely eliminates the low-power version, with the entry-level model equipped with the 380TSI high-power engine (220 horsepower/350 Nm), achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.2 seconds, a WLTC combined fuel consumption of 7.5 L/100 km, and a 60-liter fuel tank capacity to meet long-distance travel needs.
Performance equality: No need to compromise on power by choosing a higher trim level; even with a limited budget, you can enjoy flagship-level performance.
Tayron L (FAW-Volkswagen)
Multiple power options: Offers three choices: 1.5T (160 horsepower), 2.0T low-power (186 horsepower), and 2.0T high-power (220 horsepower). The high-power version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds.
Fuel Efficiency: The 1.5T version achieves a WLTC fuel consumption of 6.39 L/100 km, ideal for urban commuting.
Price Comparison
Tiguan L
Tiguan L 1.5T 300TSI Dragon Edition: ¥186,800
Tiguan L 2.0T 330TSI Dragon Edition: ¥209,700
Tiguan L 2.0T 330TS R-Line Longyao Edition: ¥217,000
Tayron L
Tayron L 300 2WD Elite: ¥207,900
Tayron L 330 2WD Elite: ¥217,900
Tayron L 330 2WD Elite City Package: ¥229,900;
Tayron L 380 4WD Luxury: ¥247,900;
Tayron L 380 4WD Luxury Easy Package: ¥259,900;
In terms of price, the Tiguan L Pro offers outstanding value for money after discounts (high-spec entry-level model), with lifetime warranty reducing long-term costs; the Tayron L adopts a “fixed-price” model, ensuring transparent pricing and a lower entry threshold.
How to choose
Overall, the Tayron L is more suitable for young users, those seeking sporty driving, and tech enthusiasts, with core advantages such as dynamic design, advanced technology, flexible space, and high cost-effectiveness; the Tiguan L is more suitable for family users, those prioritizing stability and practicality, and fuel efficiency, with core advantages such as spaciousness, low fuel consumption, comfortable ride, high brand recognition, and lifetime warranty for added peace of mind. You can make the most suitable choice based on your own needs and the current amount of disposable income available for purchasing a vehicle.
