Compare 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan specifications by trim levels
Tiguan is a 5-seat SUV from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 2009.
With the price tag ranging from $22,840 to $35,930, the Volkswagen Tiguan faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Journey.
The Volkswagen Tiguan has a maximum towing capacity of 2200 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Volkswagen Tiguan boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 26 to 27 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 71.20mm x 174.50mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
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Fuel Tank: 16.8 gal
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Wheelbase: 102.5 in
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MPG: 18 city/26 hwy
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0-60 mph: 8 sec
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Towing: 2200 lbs
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Towing capacity: 2200 lbs
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Curb: 3397 lbs
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Tires: P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 23.8 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 174.5 x 71.2 x 65.6
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Volkswagen Tiguan is offered in 7 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen Tiguan safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Volkswagen Tiguan specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style SUV
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Horsepower 200 hp @ 5100
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Torque 207 lb-ft.
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.9 - 8.5 sec
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1/4 mile time 16.2 - 16.4 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 174.5 in
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Width 71.2 in
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Height 65.6 in
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Wheelbase 102.5 in
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Curb Weight 3397 lbs
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GVWR 4740 lbs
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Towing capacity 2200 lbs
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Turning radius 19.5 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 95
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 16.8 gal
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City 18 - 22 mpg
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Combined 22 - 25 mpg
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Highway 26 - 27 mpg
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Highway range 436.8 - 453.6 mi
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Specifications 
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
LE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Exterior length | |||
| 174.50 in | 174.50 in | 174.50 in | 174.50 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 71.20 in | 71.20 in | 71.20 in | 71.20 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 65.60 in | 65.60 in | 65.60 in | 65.60 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Torque | |||
| 207 | 207 | 207 | 207 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 26 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 8.00 seconds | 7.90 seconds | 7.90 seconds | 7.90 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.40 seconds | 16.30 seconds | 16.30 seconds | 16.30 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 84 mph | 84 mph | 84 mph | 84 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.80 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 59 mph | 61 mph | 61 mph | 61 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3397.00 lbs | 3404.00 lbs | 3404.00 lbs | 3404.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4740.00 lbs | 4784.00 lbs | 4784.00 lbs | 4784.00 lbs |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
| 2200.00 lbs. | 2200.00 lbs. | 2200.00 lbs. | 2200.00 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 102.50 in | 102.50 in | 102.50 in | 102.50 in |
| Front track | |||
| 61.80 " | 61.80 " | 61.80 " | 61.80 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 61.90 " | 61.90 " | 61.90 " | 61.90 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 |
| Front legroom | |||
| 40.10 in | 40.10 in | 40.10 in | 40.10 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 35.80 in | 35.80 in | 35.80 in | 35.80 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 39.10 in | 39.10 in | 39.10 in | 39.10 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 39.00 in | 39.00 in | 39.00 in | 39.00 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 56.20 in | 56.20 in | 56.20 in | 56.20 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 55.00 in | 55.00 in | 55.00 in | 55.00 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 23.80 cu.ft. | 23.80 cu.ft. | 23.80 cu.ft. | 23.80 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 56.10 cu.ft. | 56.10 cu.ft. | 56.10 cu.ft. | 56.10 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 95 cu.ft. | 95 cu.ft. | 95 cu.ft. | 95 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 16.80 gal. | 16.80 gal. | 16.80 gal. | 16.80 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 1352 lbs. | 1352 lbs. | 1352 lbs. | 1352 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 |
S 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SE 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
| Exterior length | ||
| 174.50 in | 174.50 in | 174.50 in |
| Exterior body width | ||
| 71.20 in | 71.20 in | 71.20 in |
| Exterior height | ||
| 65.60 in | 65.60 in | 65.60 in |
| Horsepower | ||
| 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Torque | ||
| 207 | 207 | 207 |
| Fuel economy - city | ||
| 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | ||
| 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | ||
| 8.50 seconds | 8.50 seconds | 8.50 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | ||
| 16.20 seconds | 16.20 seconds | 16.20 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | ||
| 81 mph | 81 mph | 81 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | ||
| 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Slalom speed | ||
| 59 mph | 59 mph | 59 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | ||
| 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " |
| Curb weight | ||
| 3591.00 lbs | 3591.00 lbs | 3591.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | ||
| 4960.00 lbs | 4960.00 lbs | 4960.00 lbs |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | ||
| 2200.00 lbs. | 2200.00 lbs. | 2200.00 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | ||
| 102.50 in | 102.50 in | 102.50 in |
| Front track | ||
| 61.80 " | 61.80 " | 61.80 " |
| Rear track | ||
| 61.90 " | 61.90 " | 61.90 " |
| Turning radius | ||
| 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 |
| Front legroom | ||
| 40.10 in | 40.10 in | 40.10 in |
| Rear legroom | ||
| 35.80 in | 35.80 in | 35.80 in |
| Front headroom | ||
| 39.10 in | 39.10 in | 39.10 in |
| Rear headroom | ||
| 39.00 in | 39.00 in | 39.00 in |
| Front shoulder room | ||
| 56.20 in | 56.20 in | 56.20 in |
| Rear shoulder room | ||
| 55.00 in | 55.00 in | 55.00 in |
| Luggage volume | ||
| 23.80 cu.ft. | 23.80 cu.ft. | 23.80 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | ||
| 56.10 cu.ft. | 56.10 cu.ft. | 56.10 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | ||
| 95 cu.ft. | 95 cu.ft. | 95 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | ||
| 16.80 gal. | 16.80 gal. | 16.80 gal. |
| Payload | ||
| 1330 lbs. | 1330 lbs. | 1330 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | ||
| 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 |
Interior Features
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
LE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compass | |||
| 2842 | 2842 | – | – |
| Driver information centre | |||
| 2914 | 2914 | – | – |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | – | – |
S 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SE 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
| Air conditioning, front | ||
| 2817 | 2817 | 2821 |
| 12V DC power outlet | ||
| 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seatback storage pockets | ||
| 2 | 2 | – |
Exterior Features
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
LE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – |
| Front tires | |||
| P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS | P235/50HR18.0 BSW AS | P255/40HR19.0 BSW AS | P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 16" steel | 18" silver aluminum | 19" silver aluminum | 16" silver aluminum |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| 3445 | 3445 | – | – |
| Roof rails | |||
| 4009 | 4009 | – | – |
| Bodyside insert | |||
| 4070 | 4070 | – | – |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing | |||
| 4000 | – | – | – |
S 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SE 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
| Antenna | ||
| 3399 | 3399 | 3399 |
| Door count | ||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Sunroof | ||
| 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires | ||
| P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS | P235/50HR18.0 BSW AS | P255/40HR19.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | ||
| 16" silver aluminum | 18" silver aluminum | 19" silver aluminum |
Seats
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
LE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fold flat front passenger seat | |||
| 4176 | 4176 | – | – |
| Memory | |||
| 3034 | – | – | – |
S 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SE 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
| Front seat type | ||
| 2989 | 2989 | 2989 |
| Standard seating | ||
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
Entertainment System
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
LE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Speakers | |||
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |||
| 3192 | 3192 | – | – |
| Navigation system | |||
| 3207 | 3208 | – | – |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | – | – |
| DVD-Audio | |||
| 3189 | – | – | – |
S 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SE 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
| Radio | ||
| 3131 | 3149 | 3149 |
| Speakers | ||
| 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 1st row LCD screen | ||
| 1 | 1 | – |
Safety and Security Features
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
LE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Cornering lights | |||
| 4064 | 4064 | – | – |
| Exterior light control | |||
| 3265 | – | – | – |
| Delay-off headlamps | |||
| 3269 | – | – | – |
| Keyless access system | |||
| 3278 | – | – | – |
| Parking assist | |||
| 3767 | – | – | – |
| Directionally adaptive headlights | |||
| 4075 | – | – | – |
S 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SE 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
| Airbags, frontal | ||
| 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
Mechanical Features
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
LE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.30 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 3.45 |
S 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SE 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
| Engine | ||
| 4750 | 4750 | 4750 |
| Axle ratio | ||
| 3.45 | 3.45 | 3.45 |
Other Specs
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
LE 4dr Front-wheel Drive |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2200 lbs. | 2200 lbs. | 2200 lbs. | 2200 lbs. |
S 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SE 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
| Horsepower rpm | ||
| 5100 | 5100 | 5100 |
| Maximum towing capacity | ||
| 2200 lbs. | 2200 lbs. | 2200 lbs. |