2015 Volkswagen Tiguan review
Volkswagen Tiguan highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Quiet cabin with a premium look
- Strong acceleration
Cons
- So-so EPA-estimated fuel economy
Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 26 highway, 23 combined
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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan offers fun from the driver's seat
The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV with seating for five. With a quiet, upscale interior and comfortable ride, the Tiguan looks and feels like a more premium vehicle. Thanks to its punchy turbocharged engine and agreeable handling, you'll find the Tiguan is fun to drive too. But that extra performance can hurt fuel economy, and the Tiguan doesn't offer quite as much cargo capacity as some compact SUVs.
All Volkswagen Tiguan years
What is new for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- The S trim now comes with Rear View Camera and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The SE trim now comes with Sunroof(s) and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The SEL trim now comes with Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment.
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan trims
S:
Includes halogen headlights, standard air conditioning, a five-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, a rearview camera, cloth seats, and more.
SE:
Adds heated front seats, leatherette seating, privacy glass, manual lumbar support, 17-inch alloys, and more.
SEL:
Adds a panoramic sunroof, heated/cooled seats, leather seating, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Fender® premium audio system, and more.
R-Line:
Adds a unique leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum accents, 19-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, and more.
5 reasons to buy the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan
1. An interior you want to be in
It takes more than comfortable seats to make an interior draw you in and the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan nails it. It starts with a roomy interior that flexes to take whatever form you need. Ample, soft seating will keep passengers comfortable on any trip. Then, let the sunshine in with an impressive panoramic sunroof on SEL and higher trims. Finally, soft leather seating surfaces create a luxurious touch in the 2015 VW Tiguan SEL model.
2. Everyday technology
Sometimes too much technology in a car can get overwhelming, so the 2015 VW Tiguan uses just what you need. Across any of the four trims is a selection of tech, including a five-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth® connectivity. Or connect your cell phone via one of the auxiliary ports and a USB charge port. Finally, load up the six-disc CD changer with some of your favorites from the past.
3. Capable performance
The only engine in the 2015 VW Tiguan is a 200 hp turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. You can add 4motion® AWD to any trim, which provides confident traction in the wet, mud, and snow. All FWD 2015 Volkswagen Tiguans with the 2.0L engine gets an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined, getting you further between visits to the pump.
4. Cargo and functionality
Midsize SUVs like the 2015 VW Tiguan make great family vehicles because of their practical use of the interior space. Innovative ideas like the available cooled glovebox—which chills drinks using the vehicle's air conditioning—add a luxury touch. In the rear, 40/20/40 split-folding second-row seats fold down to give you flexible cargo space without sacrificing seating. Even still, there's 23.8 cu-ft of cargo space behind the second-row seats.
5. Well-equipped standard trim
Going for the base model doesn't mean you're losing out on the features you want. The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan S gets well-equipped with a long list of standard equipment. A five-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity, a CD changer, and a rearview camera are standard tech. A pollen filter should keep the allergies out and cleaner air inside. VW even includes their CarNet® app integration on the base-model trim, which gives you basic vehicle controls from your phone.
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Ratings & reliability
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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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
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Bluetooth Technology
- Full Roof Rack
- Leatherette Seats
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Seat(s)
- Smart Key
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
200
Torque (ft-lbs)
207
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16.9
Wheelbase
102.5"
Overall length
174.5"
Width
71.2"
Height
67.1"
Leg room
F 40.1"/R 35.8"
Head room
F 39.1"/R 39"
Front tires
P235/50HR18
Rear tires
P235/50HR18
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
220/2200 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan FAQ
It depends on which features are important to you when choosing a VW Tiguan and your budget. Find the VW Tiguan model that hits the items on your must-have list and price range, and you'll find the best year Tiguan for you.
According to prices on CarMax.com from February 1, 2020, to August 1, 2021, the average price of a 2015 VW Tiguan is less than $16,500. Average estimates based on prices on CarMax.com from February 1, 2020, to August 1, 2021. Actual prices may vary based on your selected model year, features, and trim packages. Prices do not include taxes, tags, titles, and any applicable fees.
More about the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan
Color options
Exterior colors:
Deep Black Pearl
Night Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Pepper Gray Metallic
Pure White
Wild Cherry Metallic
White Gold Metallic
Interior colors:
Charcoal
Sandstone
Interior details
The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan is a comfortable and roomy ride at any trim level. Both the S and SE trims have soft cloth seating that comes in a choice of two colors. The interior has wood accents in the SEL model, which also adds a panoramic sunroof. Finally, the R-Line trim gives you full leather seating, a unique leather-wrapped steering wheel, and R-Line branded aluminum accents throughout the interior. The 2015 VW Tiguan has adequate trunk space at 23.8 cu-ft, with the second-row seats up or up to 56.1 cu-ft behind the front seats.
Child seat details
There are two complete LATCH upper and lower anchor positions in the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan on either side of the second-row seats. These positions will allow you to put any forward or reverse facing child seats quickly into the back. Alternatively, a third upper anchor gets used with a seatbelt to secure a single child seat in the middle of the vehicle. Accessing the rear tethers for seat installation is easy, thanks to the interior shape of the 2015 VW Tiguan.
Manufacturer warranty
When new, the 2015 VW Tiguan included 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) basic coverage and 5-year/60,000-mile (whichever occurs first) powertrain coverage. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. See Warranty Information Booklet for complete details. The balance of this warranty may apply on some vehicles.
Performance
At 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque, the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine in every 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan is a real treat to drive. This small but mighty engine can get the FWD 2015 VW Tiguan from zero to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds (when new). The six-speed automatic transmission is smooth and quick, providing impressive performance when passing on the highway and gentle shifts around town. Finally, you'll spend more time between the pumps with an EPA-estimated 23 mpg combined fuel economy.
Emissions
According to EPA estimates, the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan FWD tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 393 grams per mile. The AWD 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are an estimated 395 grams per mile.
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