Compare 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $23,720 | $30,145 | $23,740 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $22,771 | $28,708 | $22,229 |
| Destination | $820 | $750 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/chrome | Chrome |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 40-60 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Rear Childseat | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 50-50 Bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 7 Performance | 7 Performance |
| Amplifier | N/A | 368W | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | Graphic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Garmin | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Sentry Key | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid And Roof Mount | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Body-colored | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Tires | P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/55HR19.0 BSW Touring AS | P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 19" Painted Aluminum | 16" Machined Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.6L V-6 | 2.5L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | All Wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | AUTOSTICK | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.30 | 3.16 | 3.51 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.3 " | 192.4 " | 174.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.2 " | 72.2 " | 71.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 66.3 " | 66.6 " | 67.9 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.6L V-6 | 2.5L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5,100 Rpm | 283 @ 6,350 Rpm | 171 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 207 @ 1,800 Rpm | 260 @ 4,400 Rpm | 171 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.0 Seconds | 6.1 Seconds | 8.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.4 Seconds | 14.8 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 88 Mph | 87 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 58 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.78/3.27 " | 3.50/3.94 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,433 Lbs. | 4,229 Lbs. | 3,337 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,740 Lbs. | 5,600 Lbs. | 4,440 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,750 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,900 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,352 Lbs. | 1,540 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,200 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | 8,013 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 " | 113.8 " | 103.1 " |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 61.8 " | 60.7 " |
| Rear Track | 61.9 " | 62.3 " | 60.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.7 '' | 19.5 '' | 18.3 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .37 | .37 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 40.1 " | 40.8 " | 41.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.8 " | 33.6 " | 35.6 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 23.4 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.1 " | 40.8 " | 40.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.0 " | 39.9 " | 39.2 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 37.7 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.8 " | 53.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 54.4 " | 49.1 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 40.0 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.2 " | 57.5 " | 56.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 56.9 " | 55.9 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 43.5 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 23.8 Cu.ft. | 39.6 Cu.ft. | 31.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 56.1 Cu.ft. | 67.6 Cu.ft. | 67.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 95 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.8 Gal. | 21.1 Gal. | 16.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | marginal |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
