Compare 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $35,565 | $33,065 | $36,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $34,143 | $31,412 | $33,858 |
| Destination | $865 | $925 | $895 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Metal-look | Leather/piano Black |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | 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 | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| 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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Proximity |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 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 | 5 Passengers | 6 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | 4-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| 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 |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench | Captain |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 9 Fender | 8 Pioneer | 6 |
| Amplifier | 400W | Standard | 550W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | Standard | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 2 | 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 And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net | OnStar Directions & Connections | Blue Link |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | N/A | 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 | Passkey III | N/A |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | TheftLock | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid And Roof Mount | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P235/50HR18.0 BSW AS | P235/55TR18.0 BSW AS | P235/55TR19.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Aluminum | 19" Silver 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 |
| Running Boards | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 3.3L V-6 |
| 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 | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MOTION All Wheel | Front-wheel | All Wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | N/A | Electronic |
| 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 | 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 | Standard | SHIFTRONIC |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.45 | 3.23 | 3.04 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.5 " | 185.3 " | 193.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.2 " | 72.8 " | 74.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 67.1 " | 66.3 " | 66.5 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 3.3L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 200 @ 5,100 Rpm | 182 @ 6,700 Rpm | 290 @ 6,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 207 @ 1,700 Rpm | 172 @ 4,900 Rpm | 252 @ 5,200 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 8.8 Seconds | 6.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.2 Seconds | 16.8 Seconds | 14.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 80 Mph | 86 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 58 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.46/3.86 " | 3.62/3.30 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,591 Lbs. | 3,881 Lbs. | 4,057 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,960 Lbs. | 4,960 Lbs. | 5,622 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,149 Lbs. | 1,162 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 2,200 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | 5,787 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 " | 112.5 " | 110.2 " |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 62.9 " | 64.5 " |
| Rear Track | 61.9 " | 62.1 " | 64.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.5 '' | 20.0 '' | 18.5 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .37 | N/A | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 40.1 " | 41.2 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.8 " | 39.9 " | 41.3 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | N/A | 31.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.1 " | 40.4 " | 39.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.0 " | 39.2 " | 39.4 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | N/A | 35.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 55.1 " | 56.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 51.3 " | 55.4 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 44.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.2 " | 55.7 " | 59.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.0 " | 55.3 " | 58.6 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 53.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 23.8 Cu.ft. | 31.6 Cu.ft. | 13.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 56.1 Cu.ft. | 63.9 Cu.ft. | 80.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 95 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | 147 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. | 18.0 Gal. | 18.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Below Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.0 | $0.92 | $0.89 |
| Depreciation | $22,402 | $21,624 | $21,143 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,442 | $2,288 | $2,455 |
| Fuel Cost | $7,394 | $5,313 | $6,706 |
| Insurance | $5,812 | $5,380 | $5,865 |
| Maintenance | $7,169 | $7,141 | $5,452 |
| Repairs | $1,894 | $1,793 | $0 |
| Opportunity Costs | $529 | $471 | $475 |
| Total Cost | $50,004 | $46,205 | $44,461 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 3 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Front | 3 | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | marginal | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | poor | good | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | marginal | good | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | 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 |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | 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 |
