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Curb Weight | 3433 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 95.3 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 40.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 6.9 inches | ||
Overall Length | 174.3 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.2 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2200 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 56.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 39.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 102.5 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 1325 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 71.2 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Panorama Moon Roof | Available | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available |
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 24 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Horsepower | 200 @ 6000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 207 @ 1700 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 7.8 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 131 mph |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
If you’re looking to move out of your big SUV, but still need a vehicle that can haul a fair amount of cargo, comfortably hold four passengers and has plenty of power on hand, the new 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan makes for a painless transition.
If you’re looking for a compact SUV starting under $20,000, need a third-row seat or a warranty lasting longer than three years/36,000 miles, the Tiguan probably won’t make your top-ten list.
![]() Used 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Sport Utility 4D | ![]() Used 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | ![]() Used 2009 Ford Taurus X | ![]() Used 2009 MAZDA CX-9 | ||
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| Price | $4,350 | $4,050 | $3,175 | $3,475 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 21 MPG | City 22/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG | City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 19 MPG | City 16/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 6000 RPM | 182 @ 6700 RPM | 263 @ 6250 RPM | 273 @ 6250 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |