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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
$22,840 - $38,080Starting MSRP
Deep Black Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
23 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Tiguan is offered in S, LE, SE and SEL trims; both are offered either with front-wheel drive or 4Motion all-wheel drive, and while a 6-speed automatic transmission is available on either model, the S can be had with a 6-speed manual.
With...
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Exterior
Deep Black Metallic
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Wild Cherry Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Candy White
White Gold Metallic
Specs
EPA Classification: 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement: 2.0L/121
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 200 @ 5100-6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 207 @ 1700-5000
Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.95
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.30
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.56
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.16
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.86
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.42
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.69
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low: - TBD -
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 11.1
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3433
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 220
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 2200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 330
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Four-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.3 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x 0.5
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P235/40R19
Rear Tire Size: P235/40R19
Spare Tire Size: 145/80R18
Front Wheel Size (in): 19 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 19 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in): 18 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Alloy
Rear Wheel Material: Alloy
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 39.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 16.8
Wheelbase (in): 102.5
Length, Overall (in): 174.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 71.2
Height, Overall (in): 66.4
Track Width, Front (in): 61.8
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.9
Min Ground Clearance (in): 6.9
Rear Door Opening Height (in): - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 56.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 23.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 95.3
Front Head Room (in): 39.1
Front Leg Room (in): 40.1
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.2
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): 39.0
Second Leg Room (in): 35.8
Second Shoulder Room (in): 54.8
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Tiguan
Body Style: 4 Door
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 5
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.1
Pricing
This model has 16 different trims.
MSRP
$38,080
Invoice
$36,558
Description
2.0L/121, 200 @ 5100-6000, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 16 different trims.
City
21 MPG
Hwy
27 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Description
2.0L/121, 200 @ 5100-6000, Automatic
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