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- From
- £40,270
- Boot, 7 up
- 340 L
- Length
- 4,758mm
- Isofix
- 3
VW Tayron 7-seater
The Tiguan Allspace replacement: seven seats on every non-plug-in version and 345 litres behind them.
- Price from
- £42,045
- Boot, 7 seats up
- 345 L
- Seats
- 5 or 7
- Isofix points
- 3
- Length
- 4,792mm
Quick answer
Is the Volkswagen Tayron a 7-seater?
Yes. All UK petrol, mild hybrid and diesel Tayrons have seven seats, while the eHybrid plug-in hybrids are five-seaters only.
Best for Families who want a usable boot with all seven seats up
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The VW Tayron 7-seater replaced the Tiguan Allspace and keeps a usable 345 litres of boot space with all seven seats up. The third row is best kept for children and teenagers, which is how Volkswagen itself pitches it, and the eHybrid plug-in hybrids lose it altogether because the battery takes its space. Euro NCAP gave the Tayron five stars in 2025.
Volkswagen Tayron specifications
| Body | SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 or 7 |
| Seat layout | 2-3-2 |
| Boot, 7 seats up | 345 litres |
| Boot, 5 seats up | 850 litres |
| Boot, maximum | 1,905 litres |
| Third row suits | Children |
| Isofix points | 3 (two in row 2 and one on the front passenger seat) |
| Isofix in row 3 | No |
| Length | 4,792mm |
|---|---|
| Width without mirrors | 1,853mm |
| Height | 1,668mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,788mm |
| Fuel, with seven seats | Petrol, diesel, mild hybrid |
| Gearbox | Automatic only |
| Price from | £42,045 |
| Towing, braked | 2,500kg |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars (2025) |
Volkswagen Tayron boot space
- 7 seats up
- 345L
- 5 seats up
- 850L
- Maximum
- 1,905L
With all seven seats in use the boot holds 345 litres, the 4th largest of the 29 SUVs with a published boot figure and 105 litres more than the median. With five seats in use the boot holds 850 litres, rising to a maximum of 1,905 litres.
A 345-litre boot with every seat in use is a genuine strength: enough for school bags and sports kit, or a big food shop. Fold the third row and it grows to 850 litres, more than the 705 litres in the five-seat eHybrid, so the seven-seat Tayron is also the one with the bigger five-seat boot.
Volkswagen does not say how it measures these figures, so compare them with care against cars measured another way. Our 7-seater boot space comparison lines them up.
How it is measured Volkswagen UK quotes 345 litres with the third row up and 850 with it folded; the 1,905-litre maximum comes from Auto Express and Carbuyer. The five-seat eHybrid has 705 litres (Volkswagen UK). Measuring method not stated.
Volkswagen Tayron dimensions
- Length
- 4,792mm4.79m · 15ft 9in
- Width
- 1,853mm1.85m · 6ft 1in
- Height
- 1,668mm1.67m · 5ft 6in
Wheelbase 2,788mmLength 4,792mmHeight 1,668mmWidth 1,853mm
At 4,792mm (4.79m, 15ft 9in) long, the Tayron is 82mm shorter than the median SUV, and the 13th shortest of the 37 SUVs we track. It is 1,853mm wide without mirrors and 1,668mm tall. The wheelbase, the distance between the front and rear axles, is 2,788mm.
Third row: who fits?
Third row suitsChildren
carwow says four six-footers can just about share the two rear rows, but recommends seats six and seven for children. Auto Express found that anyone taller than average sits with knees against the middle-row backrests and little thigh support, though the middle row slides forward to free up space. Volkswagen itself pitches the third row at children and teenagers rather than tall adults.
Keep the third row for children and teenagers. Adults of average height or more will not be comfortable for long, so with grown-ups aboard the Tayron works best as a five-seater with the third row as back-up. Sliding the middle row forward shares out the legroom when every seat is filled.
Child seats with Isofix belong in the middle row or the front passenger seat. To compare cars that take three child seats, see our guide to 7-seaters with three Isofix points.
- Seat
- Isofix point
- Best for children
- Driver
Isofix and child seats
3Isofix points
The Tayron has three Isofix points: two in row 2 and one on the front passenger seat. None are in the third row. That is enough for three Isofix child seats, though whether three fit side by side depends on the seats you choose.
Engines and fuel economy
Gearbox: automatic only.
| Version | Fuel | Power | Gearbox | Seven seats | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 eTSI 150 DSG7 | Mild hybrid | 150PS | Automatic | Yes | Not published |
| 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7 | Diesel | 150PS | Automatic | Yes | Not published |
| 2.0 TSI 204 4MOTION DSG7 | Petrol | 204PS | Automatic | Yes | Not published |
| 2.0 TSI 265 4MOTION DSG7 | Petrol | 265PS | Automatic | Yes | Not published |
| 1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 DSG6 | Plug-in hybrid | 204PS | Automatic | No | Not published |
| 1.5 TSI eHybrid 272 DSG6 | Plug-in hybrid | 272PS | Automatic | No | 72 miles |
Official fuel economy and CO2
| Variant | Fuel | Gearbox | MPG | CO2 g/km | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegance 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-Speed DSG 5 Door | Diesel | Automatic (7-speed) | 50.4 | 145 | Not published |
| Life 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-Speed DSG | Diesel | Automatic (7-speed) | 50.4 | 145 | Not published |
| Life 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-Speed DSG | Diesel | Automatic (7-speed) | 49.6 | 150 | Not published |
| R-Line 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-Speed DSG 5 | Diesel | Automatic (7-speed) | 49.6 | 150 | Not published |
| Elegance 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-Speed DSG 5 Door | Diesel | Automatic (7-speed) | 47.9 | 154 | Not published |
| R-Line 2.0 TDI 150 PS 7-Speed DSG | Diesel | Automatic (7-speed) | 47.9 | 154 | Not published |
| R-Line 2.0 TSI 4MOTION 204 PS 7-Speed DSG | Petrol | Automatic (7-speed) | 35.8 | 180 | Not published |
| R-Line 2.0 TSI 4MOTION 204 PS 7-Speed DSG | Petrol | Automatic (7-speed) | 34.9 | 184 | Not published |
| R-Line 2.0 TSI 4MOTION 265 PS 7-Speed DSG | Petrol | Automatic (7-speed) | 32.8 | 195 | Not published |
| R-Line 2.0 TSI 4MOTION 265 PS 7-Speed DSG | Petrol | Automatic (7-speed) | 32.1 | 200 | Not published |
| Elegance 1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 PS 6-Speed DSG | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic (6-speed) | 706.2 | 9 | 73 miles |
| Life 1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 PS 6-Speed DSG | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic (6-speed) | 706.2 | 9 | 74 miles |
| Match 1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 PS 6-Speed DSG | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic (6-speed) | 706.2 | 9 | 73 miles |
| R-Line 1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 PS 6-Speed DSG | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic (6-speed) | 706.2 | 10 | 71 miles |
| R-Line 1.5 TSI eHybrid 272 PS 6-Speed DSG | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic (6-speed) | 706.2 | 10 | 71 miles |
| R-Line Edition 1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 PS 6-Speed DSG | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic (6-speed) | 565.0 | 10 | 70 miles |
| R-Line Edition 1.5 TSI eHybrid 272 PS 6-Speed DSG | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic (6-speed) | 565.0 | 10 | 70 miles |
Source: Vehicle Certification Agency, data updated 4 October 2026.
Volkswagen Tayron price
From£42,045
carwow RRP for the Life 1.5 eTSI 150 DSG7, the cheapest Tayron, which has seven seats. Auto Express and Carbuyer list the same version at £41,745. Volkswagen UK's website did not display prices when checked.
Prices checked October 2026.
Safety and recalls
5 stars from Euro NCAP, tested in 2025.
DVSA recalls
The DVSA lists 3 recalls for the Tayron:
20 June 2025 · Ref R/2025/224 · 736 vehicles
Check rear diffuser
On affected vehicles the rear diffuser may not be correctly attached.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will be checked and repaired if necessary.
Built 28 January 2025 to 23 April 2025
15 February 2025 · Ref R/2025/066 · 115 vehicles
Passenger Airbag
On affected vehicles there is a possibility in the event of a crash the front passenger airbag may not open as intended because of a fault in the dash panel.
Remedy: Visually check the vehicle dash panel and change the airbag if necessary.
Built 24 January 2025 to 29 January 2025
15 February 2025 · Ref R/2025/067 · 196 vehicles
Curtain airbag 2nd seat row
On affected vehicles the curtain airbags at the height of the C-pillar (2nd seat row) may not have been correctly fitted.
Remedy: Check the curtain airbags for correct installation and reposition if necessary.
Built 28 January 2025 to 3 February 2025
Recall data updated 4 October 2026. Ask a dealer to check a specific car by its registration.
Volkswagen Tayron verdict: pros and cons
Our verdict The Tayron gets the basics right: seven seats on every non-plug-in version, a 345-litre boot with all seats up and a five-star Euro NCAP rating from 2025. The third row is for children and teenagers, and the plug-in hybrids are five-seat only.
Pros
- Seven seats on every petrol, mild hybrid and diesel version
- 345 litres of boot space with all seven seats up
- Five-star Euro NCAP rating from 2025
Cons
- eHybrid plug-in hybrids are five-seat only
- Third row is tight for adults of average height or more
- No Isofix points in the third row
Good to know
- The eHybrid plug-in hybrids give up the third row to make room for the battery (carwow)
- Carbuyer lists braked towing of 1,800kg for the 1.5 eTSI, 2,000kg for the 2.0 TDI, 2,400kg for the 2.0 TSI 204 and 2,500kg for the 2.0 TSI 265, while Auto Express gives 2,400kg for both 2.0 TSI engines (Carbuyer, Auto Express)
- The Tayron replaced the Tiguan Allspace and sits between the Tiguan and Touareg in the range (Auto Express, Motor1)
- R-Line versions are 1,866mm wide without mirrors, against 1,853mm for other trims (Volkswagen UK)
- Its five-star Euro NCAP result included scores of 87% for adult occupants and 85% for child occupants (carwow)
Practicality
At 4,792mm long and 1,853mm wide without mirrors, or 1,866mm on R-Line, the Tayron is a manageable size for a seven-seat SUV. Its five-star Euro NCAP rating is recent, from 2025, so it was tested against current standards rather than a rating carried over from an older model.
If you tow, check the limit for your engine, as it varies widely across the range. Compare it with other 7-seater SUVs before you decide.
Alternatives to the Volkswagen Tayron
Volkswagen Tayron FAQs
How big is the Volkswagen Tayron boot with all seven seats up?
345 litres with all seven seats in use, 850 litres with five seats in use and a maximum of 1,905 litres.
How long is the Volkswagen Tayron?
The Volkswagen Tayron is 4,792mm long (4.79m, 15ft 9in), 1,853mm wide without its mirrors and 1,668mm tall.
How many Isofix points does the Volkswagen Tayron have?
Three: two in row 2 and one on the front passenger seat. There are no Isofix points in the third row.
Can adults sit in the third row of the Volkswagen Tayron?
Not comfortably. The third row is best kept for children.
Is the VW Tayron eHybrid a 7-seater?
No. Both eHybrid plug-in hybrids, the 204 and the 272, are five-seaters, because the battery takes the space the third row would use, and the boot is 705 litres. For seven seats, choose the 1.5 eTSI, the 2.0 TDI or one of the 2.0 TSI petrols.
For seven seats and a plug, see our list of plug-in hybrid 7-seaters.
How much can the VW Tayron tow?
It depends on the engine. Carbuyer lists braked limits of 1,800kg for the 1.5 eTSI, 2,000kg for the 2.0 TDI, 2,400kg for the 2.0 TSI 204 and 2,500kg for the 2.0 TSI 265, while Auto Express gives 2,400kg for both 2.0 TSI engines. For a heavy caravan, a 2.0 TSI 4MOTION is the one to pick.
What replaced the VW Tiguan Allspace?
The Tayron. It replaced the Tiguan Allspace and sits between the Tiguan and the Touareg in Volkswagen's range. If you are buying used, our used VW Tiguan Allspace page covers the outgoing seven-seater.
Sources Volkswagen UK, carwow, Carbuyer, Carbuyer 1.5 eTSI Life [7 Seat], Carbuyer 2.0 TDI Life [7 Seat], Carbuyer 2.0 TSI R-Line 4Motion [7 Seat], Carbuyer 2.0 TSI 265 R-Line 4Motion [7 Seat], Carbuyer 1.5 TSI eHybrid 272 R-Line, Auto Express, Motor1, DVSA, VCA
