Best VW SUVs 2025
Take a look at some of our favourite picks for the best Volkswagen SUVs money can buy
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If you’re shopping for the best Volkswagen SUV, you’re pretty much spoilt for choice. There’s a collection of small, mid-size and large SUVs to browse, and even some electric and hybrid options.
The problem comes when you have to choose between them – you'll need to come armed with a list of your must-haves to help you pick.
We’re running through the highlights and things to consider for the best Volkswagen SUV, so you can find one that suits your needs.
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What are the best VW SUVs in the UK?
VW Tiguan
VW Tiguan Allspace
VW T-Roc
VW T-Cross
VW Taigo
VW Touareg
VW ID.4
VW ID.5
The best VW SUVs
VW Tiguan
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is the VW SUV you’re probably most familiar with. It’s popular with families and has a secure place on UK roads, feeling sort of like a Golf on stilts.
The Tiguan is a midsize pick, so that’s possibly why it’s so popular. Another theory would be the impressive range of Golf-adjacent engines that cover everything from petrol and diesel to plug-in hybrid.
The interior is also something to shout about, with a flashy infotainment display and matching digital instrument cluster.
Our motoring editor, Sam Sheehan, reviewed the Tiguan R-Line and said: “This Tiguan also has an upgraded head-up display compared with its predecessor – more information is now included on a projection directly to the windscreen.”
VW Tiguan Allspace
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Sometimes, something is so good that you want even more of it. We imagine that’s what happened to see the VW Tiguan Allspace to come into fruition. It's a seven-seat version of the OG.
The extra two seats sit right at the back and can be folded down if you’d rather have the extra boot space – 700 litres in five-seat mode or 230 litres with all seven.
The interior is also very similar to that of the classic Tiguan, with screens galore and a premium feel that isn’t easily matched by other seven-seaters on the market.
If efficient driving id your thing, try the 2.0 TDI model for up to 53.3mpg.
Keep in mind, the Tiguan Allspace will soon be replaced by the VW Tayron, so you’ll only be able to buy these models used.
VW Taigo
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The perky Taigo is a coupé-crossover that’ll tick boxes for sportier SUV fans. It looks a bit more aggressive than the likes of the T-Roc or Tiguan, and uses parts from the iconic Polo.
You can pick from a few engines, including a 1.0-litre with 110hp that aims for 52.3mpg and doesn’t feel sluggish doing it. There’s also a 150hp 1.5-litre engine, or another 1.0-litre with 95hp.
The interior doesn’t disappoint, either. You’ll start with an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen in the Life and Match trim models, and upgrade to a 10.3-inch screen in the Style and Black Edition models.
VW Touareg
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Now back onto the big boys – the VW Tiguan is one of the best VW SUVs for extra space. It’s a large SUV that easily competes with the luxury brands, and we’d say it’s the most premium feeling VW SUV on the market.
It’s also worth noting that the Touareg shares some of its makings with the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. It’s a cheaper choice, so it’s instantly great value.
Sam road-tested the Touareg and thought: “When it comes to large SUVs, the Touareg can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the best of them.
It handles like a smaller car and is perfect for long motorway journeys – you might even enjoy those trips because it’s so comfortable, and we can’t say fairer than that.”
With all that in mind, he awarded it a high four-star rating.
VW ID.4
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The VW ID.4 is the brand’s first electric SUV, building on the smaller ID.3 for a car that rivals the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Kia EV6.
The range is impressive, achieving up to 328 miles on a single full charge from the 77kWh model. That’ll do you just fine for a week of school runs and work commutes, though lay off the 295hp power offering to get those efficiency stats.
Awarding it a four-star rating, Sam said: “The Volkswagen ID.4 is a great all-electric family vehicle that offers excellent range, and plenty of strong trim levels.
It makes an excellent first electric car, and is well-supported by its ID.3 hatchback relative.”
VW ID.5
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The VW ID.5 is a coupé-take on the ID.4 that favours sleek and sporty looks, and even has a performance variant in the form of the ID.5 GTX.
There’s plenty of battery and engine options, including a 77kWh offering that’ll apparently go for up to 327 miles at its best.
Choose the spicy GTX with the dual-motor set-up and expect closer to 314, but that also offers an increase from 198hp to 290hp.
Sam took the ID.5 GTX for a spin and rated it a chunkier Golf R.
Explore used VW SUVs for sale
The best used SUV is the one that’s going to suit your needs. Whether you want to try electric power, need extra space, or want something sporty, there will likely be an SUV that’ll give you just that.
It’s a bonus that plenty of VW SUVs use the makings of other, more expensive models. That equals great value of money and a true premium feel.
We’ve got plenty of used VW SUVs to browse online at all different price points. Take a look to find your fit.