2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

Crossover 5 seats 7 trims Mid-Range SUVs ($30k-$50k)

Starting MSRP

$30,805

to $43,085

About the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan is shaping up to be a solid contender for those needing a practical and efficient crossover without diving into the three-row segment. With a starting price around $30,805, it hits that sweet spot for value. Under the hood, you get a reliable 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine producing 201 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission. What’s really useful is that 29 MPG combined fuel economy—that’s solid efficiency for daily errands and longer trips using regular unleaded fuel. At 184.4 inches long, it’s nimble enough for city parking, yet it still offers a generous 33.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, making grocery runs or weekend gear hauling stress-free.

Key Highlights

Good Fuel Economy

Achieving 29 MPG combined (26 city/34 highway) means fewer stops at the pump for a vehicle using regular unleaded gas.

Usable Cargo Space

With 33.8 cubic feet available behind the second row, the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan easily swallows luggage or sports equipment.

Balanced Power

The standard 201 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque deliver respectable passing power without demanding premium fuel.

Spacious Rear Seat

Both front and rear passengers benefit from 40.2 inches of legroom, ensuring comfort even on longer highway segments.

Best For

Budget-conscious Commuters - With a low entry price point starting at $30,805 and excellent combined mileage of 29 MPG, the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan minimizes running costs.

Small Families Needing Versatility - The five-passenger configuration offers 40.2 inches of rear legroom for kids and 33.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity for everything else.

Suburban Shoppers - Its 184.4-inch length makes maneuvering and parking simpler than larger SUVs while retaining necessary hauling capability.

Available Trims

Trim	MSRP	Drivetrain	Horsepower	MPG
S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	$30,805	front wheel drive	201 hp	29 mpg
S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	$32,305	all wheel drive	201 hp	25 mpg
SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	$33,605	front wheel drive	201 hp	28 mpg
SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	$35,105	all wheel drive	201 hp	25 mpg
SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	$37,245	front wheel drive	201 hp	28 mpg
SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	$38,745	all wheel drive	201 hp	25 mpg
SEL R-Line Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	$43,085	all wheel drive	268 hp	25 mpg

Specifications Comparison

Click column headers to sort • Green = Best • Red = Worst

Comparing 7 vehicles • Drag columns to reorder • Click and drag to select multiple cells

Features Comparison

Jump to:

Feature	S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	SE R-Line Black 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)	SEL R-Line Turbo 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Safety (36 features)
Adaptive Headlights
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	—	—
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Automatic Headlights
Blind Spot Monitor
Brake Assist
Brake Drying
Cornering Lights
Daytime Running Lights
Driver Attention Alert
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags
Electronic Stability Control
Engine Immobilizer
Front Head Airbags
Front Headrests	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Headlight Delay-Off
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
LATCH System
LED Headlights
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
Rear Head Airbags
Rear Headrests	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Solid Disc Brakes
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Traction Control System
Engine (9 features)
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.0 L	2.0 L
Base Engine Type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Fuel Injection Type
Horsepower	201 hp @ 5250 rpm	201 hp @ 5000 rpm	201 hp @ 5250 rpm	201 hp @ 5000 rpm	201 hp @ 5250 rpm	201 hp @ 5000 rpm	268 hp @ 5500 rpm
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4	inline 4	inline 4	inline 4	inline 4	inline 4
Number of Valves	16	16	16	16	16	16	16
Torque	207 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm	221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm	207 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm	221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm	207 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm	221 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm	258 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable	Variable	Variable	Variable	Variable	Variable
Drive Train (4 features)
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip	—	Limited Slip	—	Limited Slip	Limited Slip
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	—		—		—
Transmission Type	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Fuel (5 features)
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	377.0/493.0 mi.	343.2/468.0 mi.	362.5/464.0 mi.	343.2/468.0 mi.	362.5/464.0 mi.	343.2/468.0 mi.	343.2/452.4 mi.
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	26/34 MPG	22/30 MPG	25/32 MPG	22/30 MPG	25/32 MPG	22/30 MPG	22/29 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	29 MPG	25 MPG	28 MPG	25 MPG	28 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.6 gal.	14.5 gal.	15.6 gal.	14.5 gal.	15.6 gal.	15.6 gal.
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Warranty (5 features)
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	2 yr./ 20000 mi.	2 yr./ 20000 mi.	2 yr./ 20000 mi.	2 yr./ 20000 mi.	2 yr./ 20000 mi.	2 yr./ 20000 mi.	2 yr./ 20000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	7 yr./ 100000 mi.	7 yr./ 100000 mi.	7 yr./ 100000 mi.	7 yr./ 100000 mi.	7 yr./ 100000 mi.	7 yr./ 100000 mi.	7 yr./ 100000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Comfort & Convenience (30 features)
Adaptive Cruise Control
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	—	—
Automatic Parking Assist	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel
Dual Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Climate Control							—
Electric Power Steering
Front Cupholders
Front Door Pockets
Front Parking Sensors
Front Seatback Storage	—	—
Front View Camera	—	—	—	—	—	—
Heated Steering Wheel	—	—	—	—	—	—
Interior Air Filtration
Leather Steering Wheel	—	—	—	—
Leatherette Steering Wheel					—	—	—
Push Button Start
Rear Cupholders
Rear Door Pockets
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ventilation Ducts							—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	—	—	—	—	—
Rear View Camera
Side View Camera	—	—	—	—	—	—
Three Zone Climate Control	—	—	—	—	—	—
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	—	—	—	—	—	—
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors
Wireless Charging Pad
In Car Entertainment (14 features)
AM/FM Stereo
Android Auto (Wireless)
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Infotainment Display	12.9 in	12.9 in	12.9 in	12.9 in	12.9 in	12.9 in	15.0 in
Premium Speaker Brand	—	—	—	—	—	—	Harman/Kardon
Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	3 months	3 months	3 months	3 months	3 months	3 months
Speaker System	7	7	7	7	7	7	12
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	—	—	—	—	—
Stereo Power	—	—	—	—	—	—	700W
Subwoofer Count	—	—	—	—	—	—	1
Surround Audio	—	—	—	—	—	—	Discrete
USB Port
USB Port with External Media Control
Power Feature (3 features)
Heated Mirrors
Keyless Entry
Moonroof Type	—	—	—	—	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass Extended
Frontseats (23 features)
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	—	—	Power	Power	Power	Power	Power
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	6-way	6-way	—	—	—	—	—
Driver Seat Memory Settings	—	—	—	—	—	—	3
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	—	—	8-way	8-way	8-way	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Ventilation	—	—	—	—	—	—
Front Head Room	39.5 in.	39.5 in.	39.5 in.	39.5 in.	38.2 in.	38.2 in.	38.2 in.
Front Hip Room	54.4 in.	54.4 in.	54.4 in.	54.4 in.	54.4 in.	54.4 in.	54.4 in.
Front Leg Room	40.2 in.	40.2 in.	40.2 in.	40.2 in.	40.2 in.	40.2 in.	40.2 in.
Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Shoulder Room	57.0 in.	57.0 in.	57.0 in.	57.0 in.	57.0 in.	57.0 in.	57.0 in.
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	—	—	—	—	—	Power
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	6-way	—
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	—	—	—	—	—	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	—	—	—	—	—	8-way
Passenger Seat Ventilation	—	—	—	—	—	—
Seat Massage Function	—	—	—	—	—	—
Seat Material: Cloth			—	—	—	—	—
Seat Material: Leather	—	—	—	—	—	—
Seat Material: Leatherette	—	—					—
Rearseats (7 features)
Folding Center Armrest
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Rear Head Room	39.7 in.	39.7 in.	39.7 in.	39.7 in.	38.4 in.	38.4 in.	38.4 in.
Rear Hip Room	53.3 in.	53.3 in.	53.3 in.	53.3 in.	53.3 in.	53.3 in.	53.3 in.
Rear Leg Room	40.2 in.	40.2 in.	40.2 in.	40.2 in.	40.2 in.	40.2 in.	40.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	55.7 in.	55.7 in.	55.7 in.	55.7 in.	55.7 in.	55.7 in.	55.7 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Tires and Wheels (6 features)
Spare Tire Location	Inside Mounted	Inside Mounted	Inside Mounted	Inside Mounted	Inside Mounted	Inside Mounted	Inside Mounted
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary	Temporary
Tire Size	215/65R H	215/65R H	235/50R H	235/50R H	255/40R H	255/40R H	255/40R H
Tire Type	All Season	All Season	All Season	All Season	All Season	All Season	All Season
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	17 x 7.0 in	17 x 7.0 in	19 x 7.5 in	19 x 7.5 in	20 x 8.5 in	20 x 8.5 in	20 x 8.5 in
Suspension (3 features)
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Instrumentation (5 features)
Clock
Compass
External Temperature Display
Tachometer
Trip Computer
Measurements (16 features)
Angle of Approach	17.2 degrees	18.0 degrees	17.2 degrees	18.0 degrees	17.2 degrees	18.0 degrees	18.0 degrees
Angle of Departure	24.7 degrees	25.2 degrees	24.7 degrees	25.2 degrees	24.7 degrees	25.2 degrees	25.2 degrees
Cargo Capacity (Seats Up)	33.8 cu.ft.	33.8 cu.ft.	33.8 cu.ft.	33.8 cu.ft.	33.8 cu.ft.	33.8 cu.ft.	33.8 cu.ft.
Country of Final Assembly	Mexico	Mexico	Mexico	Mexico	Mexico	Mexico	Mexico
Curb Weight	3563 lbs.	3801 lbs.	3605 lbs.	3801 lbs.	3605 lbs.	3801 lbs.	4010 lbs.
EPA Interior Volume	137.6 cu.ft.	137.6 cu.ft.	137.6 cu.ft.	137.6 cu.ft.	—	—	—
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	4762 lbs.	5115 lbs.	4762 lbs.	5115 lbs.	4762 lbs.	5115 lbs.	5159 lbs.
Ground Clearance	6.6 in.	7.0 in.	6.6 in.	7.0 in.	6.6 in.	7.0 in.	7.0 in.
Height	66.1 in.	66.5 in.	66.1 in.	66.5 in.	66.1 in.	66.5 in.	66.5 in.
Length	184.4 in.	184.4 in.	184.4 in.	184.4 in.	184.4 in.	184.4 in.	184.4 in.
Maximum Cargo Capacity	69.8 cu.ft.	69.8 cu.ft.	69.8 cu.ft.	69.8 cu.ft.	69.8 cu.ft.	69.8 cu.ft.	69.8 cu.ft.
Maximum Payload	959 lbs.	1014 lbs.	959 lbs.	1014 lbs.	959 lbs.	1014 lbs.	1003 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity	1500 lbs.	1800 lbs.	1500 lbs.	1800 lbs.	1500 lbs.	1800 lbs.	1800 lbs.
Turning Circle	38.1 ft.	38.1 ft.	38.1 ft.	38.1 ft.	38.1 ft.	38.1 ft.	38.1 ft.
Wheelbase	109.9 in.	109.9 in.	109.9 in.	109.9 in.	109.9 in.	109.9 in.	109.9 in.
Width (Without Mirrors)	73.0 in.	73.0 in.	73.0 in.	73.0 in.	73.0 in.	73.0 in.	73.0 in.
Telematics (5 features)
Airbag Deployment Notification
Emergency Service
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
Vehicle Alarm Notification

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get All-Wheel Drive on every 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan trim?

No, you cannot. While there are 7 trims available, the data shows that the S and SE models offer specific FWD and AWD variants, so you must choose carefully if AWD is a requirement.

What kind of fuel should I use in the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Good news for your wallet: the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan is designed to run happily on regular unleaded fuel, keeping ownership costs down.

How much does the top-end 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan cost?

The price range tops out around $43,085 for the higher-level trims available, offering more features above the $30,805 starting price.

Is the 8-speed transmission standard across all models?

Yes, regardless of which of the 7 trims you look at, the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan comes standard with an 8-speed automatic transmission mated to the turbocharged engine.

Compare the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

2025 Acura ADX

2025 Acura RDX

2026 Acura RDX

2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale

View all comparisons

Ready to Compare?

See how the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan stacks up against the competition

Start Comparison Browse More Vehicles