Volkswagen2007-2016 Tiguan Overview

Volkswagen Tiguan Overview (2007 - 2016)

2007 - 2016

Tech Specs Summary


108 - 134 mph

7.8 - 11.9 seconds

108 - 207 hp

27.6 - 47 mpg
lb
3,287 - 3,807 lbs

16.6 - 63.6 ft3
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This generation of the Volkswagen Tiguan was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 2007 - 2016. It's a front engined SUV with either all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 108 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 207 hp 1.4 L Inline 4 Twincharged gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion 210
(2012 - 2015)
...otion 210

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Tiguan is the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion 210 which scores 2.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 207 hp and a power/weight ratio of 17.81 lb/hp it has a top speed of 134 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.8 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 150
(2015 - 2016)
...0 TDI 150

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 150 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 795 miles and can store 16.6-53.3 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 4,409 lbs.

Euro NCAP Results

2007
Adult Occupant
★★★★★
Child Occupant
★★★★
Pedestrian
★★
2009
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
87%
Child Occupant
79%
Pedestrian
48%
Safety Assist
71%
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