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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan review

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Volkswagen Tiguan highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Premium cabin materials
  • Lively turbocharged engine

Cons

  • Not the best EPA-estimated gas mileage
  • Smaller-than-average cargo space

Mileage (EPA estimate)

18 city, 26 highway, 21 combined

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan packs a punch behind the wheel

The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan might not be the biggest compact SUV, but it certainly packs a powerful punch. Its turbocharged engine delivers strong acceleration, and the Tiguan's sophisticated suspension delivers agile handling and a comfortable ride. And inside, you'll find an upscale cabin. But the Tiguan's smaller size means it has less cargo capacity than some of its competition, and that powerful engine doesn't return the best fuel economy.

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What is new for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan?

  • The LE trim has been discontinued for 2013.
  • The SE trim now comes with Power Seat(s) as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

Based on customer reviews, the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is a great compact SUV that gives you all the function of a regular sized SUV. Customers like the power and versatility of the car.
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Above Average

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.

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Volkswagen Tiguan features and specs

SE 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
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Navigation System

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

P255/40R19

Rear tires

P255/40R19

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

330/2200 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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