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If you enjoy the footprint and packaging of today’s compact SUVs, but are looking for more power and/or greater agility, the 2012 VW Tiguan makes a great deal of sense.
If you’re taking your compact SUV to the trailhead, you may wish for a better reliability record than is (historically) typical of VW. And while affordable at the entry level, a Tiguan laden with options can quickly get pricey.
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Price | $5,680 | $4,859 | $4,627 | $5,138 | |
KBB.com Rating | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.9 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | |
Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 27/Comb 24 MPG | City 22/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG | City 23/Hwy 28/Comb 25 MPG | City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 4.0 | N/A | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
Horsepower | 200 @ 5100 RPM | N/A | 148 @ 6000 RPM | 180 @ 6400 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, 2.4L | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | 4WD | FWD |