2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

At a Glance

Pricing $22,995 - $36,820
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 2.0l I4 T
Transmissions A6, M6
Fuel Economy 18-21 (city), 26 (highway)

Volkswagen's first compact SUV, the Tiguan takes on the segment popularized by the Honda CR-V. This four-door, five-passenger SUV is sized at the smaller end of the segment with proportions similar to the Kia Sportage. The standard engine is Volkswagen's, 2.0l turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 200-bhp. This exceeds the output of other larger displacement four-cylinders in the segment, but falls short of the V6 power offered in some models. Fuel economy is average at 21/27 for AWD models. The Tiguan is offered in three trim levels ranging from the base S model to the top SEL model. The base S model is well equipped, but includes steel wheels with wheel covers on the least expensive model. The SE trim level adds simulated leather seating and a premium audio system. The top SEL trim level includes real leather seating, HID headlights, automatic climate control and keyless operation. All-wheel-drive is about a $2000 option on all trim levels. With pricing for the SE and SEL models in the low thirties, the Tiguan carries a premium price several thousand dollars higher than some of the alternatives.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Tiguan S 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) M6 FWD $22,995
Tiguan S 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) A6 FWD $24,700
Tiguan S 4MOTION 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) A6 AWD $26,655
Tiguan S Sunroof 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) A6 FWD $26,500
Tiguan S 4MOTION Sunroof 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) A6 AWD $28,455
Tiguan SE 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) A6 FWD $29,160
Tiguan SE 4MOTION 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) A6 AWD $31,115
Tiguan SE Sunroof/Navi 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) A6 FWD $31,100
Tiguan SE 4MOTION Sunroof/Navi 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) A6 AWD $33,055
Tiguan SEL 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) A6 FWD $34,865
Tiguan SEL 4MOTION 2.0l I4 T (200-bhp) A6 AWD $36,820