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Curb Weight | 3777 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 123.9 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 40.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.9 inches | ||
Overall Length | 185.1 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 57.0 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1500 lbs. | ||
Turning Diameter | 37.7 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 109.8 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5247 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 1213 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 72.4 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 22 mpg | ||
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Highway | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 184 @ 4400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 221 @ 1600 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
Basic | 6 years / 72000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 6 years / 72000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 7 years / 100000 miles |
Now that it’s more comparable to and competitive with segment stalwarts like the Honda CR-V and Ford Escape, the Tiguan’s European design and driving sensibilities are much more attractive.
The solidly built Tiguan is neither the quickest nor the most fuel-efficient compact SUV you can buy. And while the new warranty goes a long way in reducing the potential financial impact related to VW’s documented quality shortcomings, we wouldn’t bet on the new Tiguan being as trouble-free as a Honda CR-V, for instance.
![]() Used 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T S Sport Utility 4D | ![]() New 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan | ![]() Used 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander | ![]() Used 2018 Kia Sorento | ||
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| Price | $10,650 | $32,280 | $10,450 | $12,050 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 4.2 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 27/Comb 24 MPG | City 26/Hwy 34/Comb 29 MPG | City 25/Hwy 30/Comb 27 MPG | City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | N/A | $59,893 | N/A | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | 4.0 | N/A | 4.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | |
| Basic Warranty | 6 years or 72000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 184 @ 4400 RPM | 201 @ 5250 RPM | 166 @ 6000 RPM | 185 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.4 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | 2WD | FWD |