2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Tiguan

	1 of 7 Tiguan 2.0T S Sport Utility 4D	2 of 7 Tiguan 2.0T SE Sport Utility 4D	3 of 7 Tiguan 2.0T LE Sport Utility 4D	4 of 7 Tiguan 2.0T SE 4Motion Sport Utility 4D	5 of 7 Tiguan 2.0T SEL Sport Utility 4D	6 of 7 Tiguan 2.0T S 4Motion Sport Utility 4D	7 of 7 Tiguan 2.0T SEL 4Motion Sport Utility 4D
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Fair Market Price	$6,298	$6,665	$6,844	$7,232	$7,247	$7,330	$7,840
Fuel Economy	City 22/Hwy 27/Comb 24 MPG	City 22/Hwy 27/Comb 24 MPG	City 22/Hwy 27/Comb 24 MPG	City 21/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG	City 22/Hwy 27/Comb 24 MPG	City 21/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG	City 21/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	200 @ 5100 RPM	200 @ 5100 RPM	200 @ 5100 RPM	200 @ 5100 RPM	200 @ 5100 RPM	200 @ 5100 RPM	200 @ 5100 RPM
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Volume	56.10 cu ft	56.10 cu ft	56.10 cu ft	56.10 cu ft	56.10 cu ft	56.10 cu ft	56.10 cu ft
Dimensions	174.5" L x 71.2" W x 65.6" H	174.5" L x 71.2" W x 65.6" H	174.5" L x 71.2" W x 65.6" H	174.5" L x 71.2" W x 65.6" H	174.5" L x 71.2" W x 65.6" H	174.5" L x 71.2" W x 65.6" H	174.5" L x 71.2" W x 65.6" H
Engine	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
Configurations	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline
Towing Capacity	2,200 lbs	2,200 lbs	2,200 lbs	2,200 lbs	2,200 lbs	2,200 lbs	2,200 lbs

Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Smartphone Interface	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Connector	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
iPod Interface	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Premium Radio	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Optional
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard

Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque

207 @ 5100 RPM

Leather Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Adaptive Headlights	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Panorama Moon Roof	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Privacy Glass	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard
Roof Rails	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	AWD
Recommended Fuel	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	3404 pounds	3404 pounds	3404 pounds	3591 pounds	3404 pounds	3591 pounds	3591 pounds
Fuel Capacity	16.8 gallons	16.8 gallons	16.8 gallons	16.8 gallons	16.8 gallons	16.8 gallons	16.8 gallons
Front Head Room	39.1 inches	39.1 inches	39.1 inches	39.1 inches	39.1 inches	39.1 inches	39.1 inches
Front Leg Room	40.1 inches	40.1 inches	40.1 inches	40.1 inches	40.1 inches	40.1 inches	40.1 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	6.9 inches	6.9 inches	6.9 inches	6.9 inches	6.9 inches	6.9 inches	6.9 inches
Overall Length	174.5 inches	174.5 inches	174.5 inches	174.5 inches	174.5 inches	174.5 inches	174.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room	56.2 inches	56.2 inches	56.2 inches	56.2 inches	56.2 inches	56.2 inches	56.2 inches
Turning Diameter	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet	39 feet
Wheel Base	102.5 inches	102.5 inches	102.5 inches	102.5 inches	102.5 inches	102.5 inches	102.5 inches
Width with mirrors	71.2 inches	71.2 inches	71.2 inches	71.2 inches	71.2 inches	71.2 inches	71.2 inches

FAQs

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan a 4 or 6 cylinder?

All trim levels of the 2012 Tiguan feature a 4 cylinder engine. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Tiguan specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan specs page.

Does the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan have a turbo?

Yes, the following 2012 Tiguan trims have turbo engines: 2.0T S Sport Utility 4D with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter, 2.0T SE Sport Utility 4D with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Tiguan specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan specs page.

What features does a 2012 Tiguan have?

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks. For a full list of All 2012 Tiguan trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan specs page.

How much horsepower does a 2012 Tiguan have?

All 2012 Tiguan trim variations have 200 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Tiguan specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan specs page.

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan underpowered?

It depends on your definition of underpowered. All 2012 Tiguan trim variations have 200 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Tiguan specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan specs page.

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan fuel efficient?

The 2012 Tiguan comes in a variety of trim levels with different levels of fuel efficiency. On the low end is the 2.0T SE 4Motion Sport Utility 4D which gets 23 MPG, with 21 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway. For a complete list of all the 2012 Tiguan specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan specs page.