Volkswagen Tiguan Engines and Transmissions
Volkswagen Tiguan engine choices approach the same family SUV in different ways. The 1.4 DSG combines a small gasoline turbo with a quick-shifting robotic transmission, the 2.0 MT is a diesel with a manual gearbox suited to long trips, and the 3.0 AT is an automatic plug-in hybrid. All three drive the front wheels.
SUV 5-doors — Volkswagen Tiguan Engines and Transmissions
| Modification | Engine type | Engine capacity | Maximum power | Maximum power, kw | Maximum torque N⋅m | Transmission | Type of drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 DSG | Gasoline | 1395 cm³ | 125 hp | 91 kW | 200 N⋅m | Robotic | FWD |
| 1.4 MT | Gasoline | 1395 cm³ | 125 hp | 91 kW | 200 N⋅m | Manual | FWD |
| 1.4 DSG | Gasoline | 1395 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 250 N⋅m | Robotic | AWD |
| 1.4 MT | Gasoline | 1395 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 250 N⋅m | Manual | FWD |
| 2.0 DSG | Gasoline | 1984 cm³ | 220 hp | 161 kW | 350 N⋅m | Robotic | AWD |
| 2.0 DSG | Gasoline | 1984 cm³ | 230 hp | 169 kW | 350 N⋅m | Robotic | AWD |
| 2.0 DSG | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 340 N⋅m | Robotic | FWD |
| 2.0 MT | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 340 N⋅m | Manual | FWD |
| 2.0 DSG | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 200 hp | 147 kW | 400 N⋅m | Robotic | AWD |
| 2.0 DSG | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 340 N⋅m | Robotic | AWD |
| 3.0 AT | Plug-in | 2995 cm³ | 340 hp | 250 kW | 450 N⋅m | Automatic | FWD |
| 1.5 DSG | Gasoline | 1498 cm³ | 150 hp | 110 kW | 250 N⋅m | Robotic | FWD |
| 2.0 DSG | Gasoline | 1984 cm³ | 180 hp | 132 kW | 320 N⋅m | Robotic | AWD |
| 2.0 DSG | Gasoline | 1984 cm³ | 190 hp | 139 kW | 320 N⋅m | Robotic | AWD |
| 1.4 DSG | Plug-in | 1395 cm³ | 245 hp | 180 kW | 400 N⋅m | Robotic | FWD |
| 2.0 DSG | Gasoline | 1984 cm³ | 190 hp | 139 kW | 326 N⋅m | Robotic | FWD |
Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions
SUV 5-doors — Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions
| Modification | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Max weight | Ground clearance, minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 DSG | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1494 kg | Not provided | 189 mm |
| 1.4 MT | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1453 kg | 1960 kg | 189 mm |
| 1.4 DSG | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1576 kg | Not provided | 189 mm |
| 1.4 MT | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1570 kg | 2210 kg | 189 mm |
| 2.0 DSG | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1755 kg | 2360 kg | 189 mm |
| 2.0 DSG | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1715 kg | 2280 kg | 189 mm |
| 2.0 DSG | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1631 kg | 2170 kg | 189 mm |
| 2.0 MT | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1568 kg | 2040 kg | 189 mm |
| 2.0 DSG | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1705 kg | 2250 kg | 189 mm |
| 2.0 DSG | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1716 kg | 2260 kg | 189 mm |
| 3.0 AT | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 2533 kg | 3010 kg | 189 mm |
| 1.5 DSG | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1603 kg | 2080 kg | 189 mm |
| 2.0 DSG | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1735 kg | 2360 kg | 189 mm |
| 2.0 DSG | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1740 kg | 2290 kg | 189 mm |
| 1.4 DSG | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1819 kg | 2350 kg | 189 mm |
| 2.0 DSG | 4509 mm | 1839 mm | 1635 mm | 2678 mm | 1771 kg | 2230 kg | 189 mm |
Volkswagen Tiguan Cargo Space
SUV 5-doors — Volkswagen Tiguan Cargo Space
| Modification | Trunk volume min | Trunk volume max |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 DSG | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 1.4 MT | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 1.4 DSG | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 1.4 MT | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 2.0 DSG | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 2.0 DSG | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 2.0 DSG | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 2.0 MT | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 2.0 DSG | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 2.0 DSG | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 3.0 AT | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 1.5 DSG | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 2.0 DSG | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 2.0 DSG | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 1.4 DSG | 615 l | 1655 l |
| 2.0 DSG | 615 l | 1655 l |
Volkswagen Tiguan Trims and Equipment
Volkswagen Tiguan trim levels sit on top of a technical version rather than replacing it. The 1.5 DSG gasoline version, for example, appears as Life and Life Plus: the mechanical package stays the same, while comfort, infotainment and driver assistance equipment expands as you move up.
Volkswagen Tiguan Battery, Range, Charging
Volkswagen Tiguan battery capacity matters most on the plug-in hybrids. The 3.0 AT and the plug-in hybrid 1.4 DSG both use a lithium-ion battery, which you recharge from a wall box or socket and then use for quiet electric running on short daily trips before the gasoline engine joins in.