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Compare Volkswagen Tiguan S vs SE

$26,950 - $37,680
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Volkswagen Tiguan
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23/30 mpg
City/Hwy
184 hp
Horsepower
7.9
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Volkswagen Tiguan S
$28,505
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Volkswagen Tiguan SE
$31,205
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gallons
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
184 hp @ 6000 rpm
184 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,732 lbs
3,777 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,500 lbs
1,500 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
26 MPG
City
23 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.8 (2023) Tons/yr
6.8 (2023) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gallons
15.3 gallons
Cruising Range City
351.9 miles
351.9 miles
Cruising Range Highway
459 miles
459 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
186.1 in
186.1 in
Height
66.4 in
66.4 in
Max Width
72.4 in
72.4 in
Front Width
62.2 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
61.9 in
61.9 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
109.9 in
Ground Clearance
7.4 in
7.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
7 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
40.2 in
40.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.6 in
39.6 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57 in
57 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.5 in
54.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.6 in
36.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.1 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
55.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.5 in
53.5 in
Third Row Leg Room
27.9 in
27.9 in
Third Row Headroom
33.8 in
33.8 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
47.8 in
47.8 in
Third Row Hip Room
39.5 in
39.5 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
65.3 ft³
65.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
33 ft³
33 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
12 ft³
12 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.7 ft
37.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P215/65HR17
P235/55HR18
Rear Tire
P215/65HR17
P235/55HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Atlantic Blue Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Kings Red Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Storm Gray, Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Cinnamon, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Storm Gray, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Optional

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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