Tiguan

Overview

Body

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Transmission

Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Powertrain

GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel

PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP

200

Power to weight

0.059 hp/lb

Axle ratio

3.54

Cyl

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Start-stop system

NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG City

21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG Comb

23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel $/yr

$3,350EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

CO₂

391 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Eco Score

6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Smog score

5/10

Elec. Range

0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Real-world MPG

14.2 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 8.8 mpg below the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

No

Dimensions & capacity

Length

174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Width

71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Height

66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Wheelbase

102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Curb Weight

3,393 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating

★★★★★

Rollover rating

★★★★★

Stability control (ESC)

Standard

Forward-collision warning

No

Lane-departure warning

No

Recalls

3

Owner complaints

139

Reported injuries

1

Theft rate

0.9 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.