2012 Volkswagen Tiguan review
Volkswagen Tiguan highlights
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Pros
- Comfortable ride and agile handling
- Powerful turbocharged engine
Cons
- Mediocre EPA-estimated fuel economy
- Smaller trunk than rivals
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 26 highway, 21 combined
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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan pairs premium feel with performance
The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is a five-passenger compact SUV that offers better-than-average all-around performance and a premium interior. While other compact SUVs pack in a bit more practicality, the Tiguan stands out from the crowd with upscale interior materials and a comfortable, sophisticated ride. The Tiguan's powerful turbocharged engine is another differentiator in the class, but it won't deliver the best gas mileage.
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What is new for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- The Tiguan is available in a new trim called the LE.
- Tiguan trims have been upgraded with Smart Key as standard equipment this year.
- Parking Sensors, Full Roof Rack, Running Boards, and DVD Video System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The SE trim now comes with Cloth Seats as standard equipment.
- The S trim now comes with Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Volkswagen Tiguan an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volkswagen Tiguan 27th out of 29 among Compact SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Volkswagen TiguanVolkswagen Tiguan features and specs
LE 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Leatherette Seats
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
200
Torque (ft-lbs)
207
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16.8
Wheelbase
102.5"
Overall length
174.3"
Width
71.2"
Height
66.4"
Leg room
F 40.1"/R 35.8"
Head room
F 39.1"/R 39"
Front tires
P215/65R16
Rear tires
P215/65R16
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
330/2200 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan FAQ
The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 22 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- 22 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- 22 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- 22 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The Volkswagen Tiguan received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volkswagen Tiguan as 26 out of 29 among Compact SUV
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The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has a maximum towing capacity of 2200 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan:
- LE
- Smart Key
- Dynaudio
- Parking Sensors
- Running Boards
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