Consumer Reports Reviews the Volkswagen Tiguan
The Volkswagen Tiguan is a 4-door SUV offered in a 2WD 4dr Man S, 2WD 4dr Auto S, 2WD 4dr Auto S w/Sunroof, 2WD 4dr Auto SE, 2WD 4dr Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav, 2WD 4dr Auto SEL, 4WD 4dr Auto S, 4WD 4dr Auto S w/Sunroof, 4WD 4dr Auto SE, 4WD 4dr Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav and 4WD 4dr Auto SEL. The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 turbo (200 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 21 mpg city to 27 mpg highway. The Tiguan uses Premium fuel.
Competing models include Acura RDX, Subaru Forester, Volvo XC60 and Toyota RAV4.
Last Model Reviewed: 2012
Reviewed Volkswagen Tiguans from Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports has placed the following models through over 50 tests at our test track:
- 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4-cyl
- 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4-cyl
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