Compare 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $26,255 | $28,195 | $28,280 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $25,205 | $27,256 | $26,765 |
| Destination | $865 | $850 | $900 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| 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 | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 7 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center Sliding | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth/leatherette | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | Manual | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 9 Bose |
| Amplifier | N/A | 710W | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | 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 |
| 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 | Standard |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 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 (12 Month/10,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | N/A |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid And Roof Mount | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/55HR18.0 BSW AS | P225/60VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.0L V-6 | 2.5L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Four-wheel | Front-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | 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 | Regular | 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 | Sportronic | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | Xtronic 2-spd CVT W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.45 | 3.36 | 5.69 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.5 " | 183.3 " | 182.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.2 " | 70.9 " | 72.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 67.1 " | 66.1 " | 66.3 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.0L V-6 | 2.5L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5,100 Rpm | 224 @ 6,250 Rpm | 170 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 207 @ 1,700 Rpm | 215 @ 3,750 Rpm | 175 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 33 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.3 Seconds | 6.7 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.3 Seconds | 15.2 Seconds | 16.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 86 Mph | 81 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 59 Mph | 59 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.45/3.26 " | 3.50/3.94 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,404 Lbs. | 3,571 Lbs. | 3,481 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,806 Lbs. | 5,005 Lbs. | 4,489 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,195 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,200 Lbs. | 3,500 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 " | 105.1 " | 106.5 " |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 60.6 " | 62.8 " |
| Rear Track | 61.9 " | 60.6 " | 62.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.5 '' | 17.4 '' | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .37 | .33 | .33 |
| Front Legroom | 40.1 " | 40.9 " | 43.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.8 " | 37.3 " | 37.9 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 28.2 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.1 " | 40.6 " | 41.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.0 " | 38.4 " | 36.6 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 35.7 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 52.6 " | 54.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 51.7 " | 52.1 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 39.4 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.2 " | 56.4 " | 56.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.0 " | 56.1 " | 55.9 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 50.6 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 23.8 Cu.ft. | 10.3 Cu.ft. | 39.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 56.1 Cu.ft. | 63.3 Cu.ft. | 70.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 95 Cu.ft. | 128 Cu.ft. | 106 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. | 15.8 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Below Average | Poor |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.84 | $0.89 | $0.91 |
| Depreciation | $16,420 | $17,639 | $18,175 |
| Fees and Taxes | $1,861 | $2,016 | $1,964 |
| Fuel Cost | $7,177 | $7,190 | $4,732 |
| Insurance | $5,696 | $6,278 | $6,187 |
| Maintenance | $6,920 | $9,165 | $10,510 |
| Repairs | $1,855 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Opportunity Costs | $462 | $498 | $499 |
| Total Cost | $42,134 | $44,689 | $45,421 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Overall | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | acceptable | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | marginal | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | good |
| Hip/Thigh | poor | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | marginal | acceptable | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Structure and safety cage | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Retraints and dummy kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Hip/thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Lower leg/foot | N/A | N/A | good |
