Compare 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $37,550 | $34,150 | $26,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $36,048 | $32,043 | $25,324 |
| Destination | $995 | $995 | $980 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | 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 And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Digital/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 | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming 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 | Proximity | Proximity | Proximity |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/piano Black | 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 | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way Power | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| 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 | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Bench | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | YES Essentials Premium Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | N/A | N/A |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | Glove Box Mounted Single | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Speakers | 8 Fender | 9 Performance | 6 |
| Amplifier | 400W | 330W Premium | 590W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 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 | SmartVent 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 | N/A | Blue Link |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Park Pilot | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | N/A |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Assist | Road Departure Mitigation | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (72 Month/72,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/72,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 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 (36 Month/36,000 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 | 72 Months/72,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 72 Months/72,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| 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 Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | Optional |
| Rear Step Bumper | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P235/50HR19.0 BSW AS | P235/60HR18.0 BSW AS | P235/65TR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver W/painted Accents Aluminum | 17" 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 | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular 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 W/Active Control All Wheel | All 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 | N/A | SHIFTRONIC |
| Transmission | 8-spd W/OD | 2-spd CVT W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.33 | 5.64 | 3.65 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 185.1 " | 180.6 " | 185.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.4 " | 73.0 " | 74.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 66.3 " | 66.5 " | 66.1 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 184 @ 4,400 Rpm | 190 @ 5,600 Rpm | 185 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 221 @ 1,600 Rpm | 179 @ 2,000 Rpm | 178 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 20 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 33 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.9 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds | 8.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.3 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 76 Mph | 85 Mph | 81 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 58 Mph | 60 Mph | 58 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 2.87/3.52 " | 3.46/3.82 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,858 Lbs. | 3,512 Lbs. | 3,794 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5,093 Lbs. | 4,695 Lbs. | 5,027 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,425 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,369 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 970 Lbs. | N/A | 1,233 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,500 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. | 1,650 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 " | 104.7 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 62.2 " | 62.9 " | 64.3 " |
| Rear Track | 61.8 " | 63.5 " | 64.7 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.8 '' | 18.7 '' | 17.9 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 8.2 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .35 | N/A | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 40.2 " | 41.3 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.7 " | 40.4 " | 39.4 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 27.9 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 39.6 " | 37.8 " | 39.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.9 " | 38.3 " | 39.1 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 33.8 " | N/A | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 55.1 " | 56.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 49.5 " | 55.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.0 " | 57.9 " | 59.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.8 " | 55.6 " | 58.3 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 47.8 " | N/A | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 37.6 Cu.ft. | 37.6 Cu.ft. | 35.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 73.5 Cu.ft. | 75.8 Cu.ft. | 71.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 101 Cu.ft. | 102 Cu.ft. | 108 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 14.0 Gal. | 17.4 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.96 | $0.75 | $0.71 |
| Depreciation | $26,479 | $17,222 | $15,684 |
| Fees and Taxes | $3,100 | $2,764 | $2,325 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,965 | $3,961 | $5,183 |
| Insurance | $6,181 | $4,653 | $5,646 |
| Maintenance | $3,376 | $3,728 | $3,895 |
| Repairs | $0 | $1,792 | $0 |
| Opportunity Costs | $313 | $275 | $267 |
| Total Cost | $47,920 | $37,406 | $35,475 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | acceptable |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | marginal |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | acceptable | acceptable |
| 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 |
