2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

2WD 4-Door Automatic LE
MSRP based on 2WD 4-Door Automatic LE
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 22 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine Turbocharged Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Style Name 2WD 4dr Auto LE
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: Tiptronic sport mode, dynamic shift program (DSP)

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3433
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 40.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.8
Passenger Volume (ft³) 95.3
Second Head Room (in) 39.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.2
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 39.1
Second Leg Room (in) 35.8
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 66.4
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Length, Overall (in) 174.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.9
Track Width, Front (in) 61.8
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.2
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 102.5
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 56.1
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 23.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - TBD -

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.8
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 27
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 24

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type Turbocharged Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 200 @ 5100-6000
Displacement 2.0L/121
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 207 @ 1700-5000
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.16
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.69
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.30
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.42
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.86
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.56
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.95
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.3 x 1.0
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 0.5
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Steering Type Pwr
Tires
Front Tire Size P215/65R16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P215/65R16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size 145/80R18
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) 18 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Four-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock (ABS) disc brakes
Comfort brake assistant
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Intelligent crash response system (ICRS)
Engine braking assist (EBA)
Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
Trailer roll stability program
Anti-intrusion side door beams
Crash-optimized front end
Daytime running lights
Dual front airbags
Dual front side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
3-point height adjustable safety belts for all seating positions...
LATCH child restraint system
Child safety rear door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Maintenance Miles/km 36,000
Maintenance Note Carefree Maintenance Program
Maintenance Years 3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 11.1
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 330
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 220
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2200
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