I have been following this forum ever since I first saw a Yeti.

However, in view of the lengthy delivery dates and a very positive endorsement from a local acquaintance who is on his second Tiguan, I am wavering.

If I can get a 140 HP Tiguan Escape with a 7 speed DSG box for about the same price as a Yeti 140HP with a 6 speed DSG box, why should I wait for the Yeti?

I prefer the looks of the Yeti, but I don't find the Tiguan unattractive, so give me a good reason to wait for a Yeti. Please.

Down to personal taste If you want the yeti you'll buy it, if you dont..........you wont lol

personally i'd go with the yeti........

Hi Rob,

Also considered a ex demo Escape before going for the Yeti; nice to drive, not dissimilar to the Yeti really but I found the cabin to be quite dull and old fashioned, standard equipment was minimal and for me anyway if felt quite big. With our Yeti I can at least fit it in the garage but I would not get a Tiguan in there.

Also find the exterior looks of the Monster more pleasing on the eye compared with the Tiguan, particularly the Escape with it's sawn off chin.

At the end of the day both are good vehicles and really it's down to which suits your needs the best.

Best of luck with your decision process.

Regards,

TP

Hi Rob,

I like both cars and if the Tiguan had been within my budget I would also have considered one (although may well have still chosen the Yeti). The only thing to bear in mind with the Tiguan is that a facelifted version is due to be released in about six months or so. This will bring the styling in line with the latest Golf / Touran front end family look. Of course such things might not bother you but it may have a slight impact on residual value if you buy the pre facelift model. Having said that, the deals could be more tempting in the lead up to the new model. Either way, Yeti or Tiguan, you'll buy a fine car.

Shrub

Edited 13 June, 201016 yr by shrub

When I looked at the tiguan three things really stuck out that I did not like

1,The boot space seems smaller than the yeti

2,When you open the rear doors the rear seats are covered by the inner door shuts and would make it more awkward when putting car seats between the wifes and my car possibly even damaging the tiguan with the isofix feet that stick out

3,The model I drove felt unresponsive even though it was a R line

but all in all its a well built car I just prefer the yeti & am glad i chose it

Peter

Here is a link to go with my previous post re the Tiguan facelift:

www.motorauthority.com/blog/1036637_spy-shots-2011-volkswagen-tiguan-facelift

Shrub.

for about the same price

Is that right?

The Escape DSG starts at £24,835 before you add in 2Zone climate control at £465, Cruise control at £230, Multifunction leather trimmed steering wheel at £235, MP3 compatible 6 CD autochanger at £285 (these are all standard on the Yeti SE which comes in at £21,050)

An Elegance spec Yeti DSG is £23,045 with the above "extras" and more as standard (check it out). This is still below the base price of the Tiguan so "for about the same price" doesn't compute!

I thought that in any value for money comparisons with the Kuga, Tiguan and Qashqai on a like for like basis, the Yeti wins.

Do the sums!

Also, drive them, the Yeti has good road manners both in refinement and handling.

tom

Edited 13 June, 201016 yr by Sanqhar

Yeti space and complete flexibility is overwhelmingly the winning factor. Performance of the top 4*4 models is outstanding in a body that is SO much better looking too,

Easiest way is to drive both on all kinds of surfaces and road conditions and you will have a feel for which you prefer. Then its down to price and spec at the end of the day.

I tried all sorts before coming back every time to the fact that I enjoyed the quality feel and performace and fun of the Yeti every time. The test drives should give you a real feel for a car though and nobody else can do that for you.

:yes:

And then there's after sale service. My experience of VW dealers over the years has not been brilliant. Whether Skoda dealers have had to try a bit harder I couldn't say but the experience has been very good, although I've rarely had other than schedulked servicing on my Skodas which is a different story than with my company Passat.

Good luck

John

This was one of my option cars when I was looking to buy - seemed much more costly to buy and run.

Above all it was missing that certain feel when I got into the car - can not quite put my finger on the reasons but the Yeti gave me a buzz.

Also the local dealer could not have cared whether I lived or died - the only information he eventually gave me was a few photocopy sheets - very poor.

ernieb

Along with all the other offerings within the small 4x4 SUV market, I too, considered the Tiguan. My general observations were;

1.) One of those SUVs that just looks like a saloon on stilts, far too "car like" with none of the off-road, purposeful character I like in a 4x4. I do like it's size and proportions though. However, like other posters here, much prefer the looks of the Yeti.

2.) Speccing up a Tiguan with all the options I wanted shot the price well beyond £30K. There didn't seem to be the range of options and accessories available either.

3.) Much prefer the interior of the Yeti to the Tiguan. Having the wonderfully flexible varioflex seating system was also a key selling point.

In my view the Tiguan sits in a price bracket between the Yeti and the X3/Freelander. So not in the same price bracket IF you want the same kit. Of course you can buy a £28,000 Yeti and a £28,000 Tiguan but you can also buy £28,000 worth of bananas at once should you wish - you just won't have the same toys to play with in the latter two options.

The Tiguan to me looks "girly". Even the chinless wonder version.

Edit: Teti to read Yeti! Doh

Edited 14 June, 201016 yr by 900000

Well, first a big "thank you" to everyone who has responded.

I think Dave Carter has pretty much crystallised my feelings. Most especially, "1.) One of those SUVs that just looks like a saloon on stilts, far too "car like" with none of the off-road, purposeful character I like in a 4x4. I do like it's size and proportions though. However, like other posters here, much prefer the looks of the Yeti."

I like big, 'proper' 4x4s but can no longer justify owning them. Before the CRV I had an Amazon and before that a Patrol. The CRV is a bit too 'soft-roader' for me but, again, the number of days a year I need the capability is now tiny.

You've all done an excellent job of helping my decision making process. Now I just have to decide whether to wait until I can lay hands on a slightly used one, (I hate buying brand new cars, depreciation and the fear of scratching it! ) or put my name on the long, long list!

I'll add another plus, this forum. It's very friendly and supportive and gives me a lot of confidence that, if I did have a problem, someone here would probably know the answer. :yes:

Edited 14 June, 201016 yr by Rob666

Well, first a big "thank you" to everyone who has responded.

I think Dave Carter has pretty much crystallised my feelings. Most especially, "1.) One of those SUVs that just looks like a saloon on stilts, far too "car like" with none of the off-road, purposeful character I like in a 4x4. I do like it's size and proportions though. However, like other posters here, much prefer the looks of the Yeti."

I like big, 'proper' 4x4s but can no longer justify owning them. Before the CRV I had an Amazon and before that a Patrol. The CRV is a bit too 'soft-roader' for me but, again, the number of days a year I need the capability is now tiny.

You've all done an excellent job of helping my decision making process. Now I just have to decide whether to wait until I can lay hands on a slightly used one, (I hate buying brand new cars, depreciation and the fear of scratching it! ) or put my name on the long, long list!

I'll add another plus, this forum. It's very friendly and supportive and gives me a lot of confidence that, if I did have a problem, someone here would probably know the answer.

Glad to be of help Rob666 I don't think you'll be disappointed if you choose a Yeti. I had a big long wait for mine (17 weeks) but it was worth it. It's everything I wanted it to be.

I agree with you with regard to this forum Rob. I joined last year before I had fully decided whether to go for the Yeti and found the quality of the advice and information available to be a cut above other forums.

Edited 14 June, 201016 yr by shrub

I have been following this forum ever since I first saw a Yeti.

That's because you like the Yeti, don't you?

Then, what else?

That's because you like the Yeti, don't you?

Then, what else?

Justifying the cost against a second hand Land Cruiser.

You're right though, I like the Yeti.

Justifying the cost against a second hand Land Cruiser.

You're right though, I like the Yeti.

If you need to tow, a Land Cruise would be a better option. even ignoring the complications of Yeti tow bar prep, etc.

If you need to tow, a Land Cruise would be a better option. even ignoring the complications of Yeti tow bar prep, etc.

needed a tow bar and a double caravan plug electrics rang indespension , took car to workshop , went back to collect ,job done, paid nice man £287 drove home, no prep, no dialogue on the forum , what is complicated about that jIwah .

Edited 15 June, 201016 yr by mellyboy

needed a tow bar and a double caravan plug electrics rang indespension , took car to workshop , went back to collect ,job done, paid nice man £287 drove home, no prep, no dialogue on the forum , what is complicated about that jIwah .

Was that for a detachable towbar? If it was, £287 is an exceptional price to pay.

At first i was seeing the Tiguan as a first and only choice, didn't think there was another car in its class and in my budget rob.

So for real taking a fact that i haven't ever considered the Skoda there was no other option for a ''semi suv'' that's good looking , well priced, small engine but give that extra oomph (cause i currently drive a cooper s and a bmw 520i ) so i wouldn't go too far.

At first when i saw the skoda reviews i was impressed though one thing held me back ''1.2 tsi '' on a crossover? and still the reviews were saying ''our favourite is the 1.2''. Come on!

I decided to go to Skoda as there was a battle withing my head with the Tiguan.

I'll tell you on thing rob, i never went to Volkswagen !!

Was that for a detachable towbar? If it was, £287 is an exceptional price to pay.

It is fixed very tidy job , cut out very neat, have returned from a weeks touring with the caravan in north York's electrics no problems , didn't fall off !will go back this week for a 500 mile to check every thing is still nice and tight, would post photos if I was able to

Xenio, thanks for that! I haven't been to VW either and I have a built-in resistance to doing so after experiences many years ago.

When is yours due to arrive?

I'm still deciding. I know that what I really want is impossible and I'm trying to 'square the circle'. I.e. I like big 'proper' automatic 4x4s, but not the fuel consumption.

Current Honda CRV is a compromise and not a good one at that. Greedy, (petrol auto) and with less than excellent brakes. Not especially convincing on road or off but good in snow.

Waiting impatiently to hear some reports on the 140 DSG.

It is fixed very tidy job , cut out very neat, have returned from a weeks touring with the caravan in north York's electrics no problems , didn't fall off !will go back this week for a 500 mile to check every thing is still nice and tight, would post photos if I was able to

It's still a good price, but for detachable tow bars (with ECU upgrade) it seems to be nearer £500 to £650. Not sure why, but chatting to a dealer yesterday they said the labour required is considerable, so guess that Skoda haven't made it particularly easy - with or without "tow bar prep"!