Volkswagen Tiguan fuel consumption

Of all Volkswagen Tiguan modifications produced from 2007 to 2021 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 25% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 23% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 27% higher. Starting from 2007 Volkswagen Tiguan average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was similar to average, at 2010 it was slightly above industry average, at 2013 difference became less than industry average and finally at 2021 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became significantly higher than average. Of course, it should be noted that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed quite significantly across the entire automotive industry during this period. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

Year	Gasoline cars		Diesel cars
Year	All carmakers	Volkswagen Tiguan	All carmakers	Volkswagen Tiguan
2007	+11%	+9%	+12%	+12%
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2008	+12%	+11%	+13%	+15%
2009	+14%	+15%	+14%	+18%
2010	+16%	+20%	+16%	+21%
2011	+19%	+21%	+19%	+22%
2012	+21%	+21%	+23%	+24%
2013	+23%	+22%	+27%	+24%
2014	+26%	+22%	+30%	+24%
2015	+27%	+24%	+33%	+24%
2016	+28%	+22%	+36%	+25%
2017	+28%	+22%	+38%	+25%
2018	+28%	+22%	+39%	+25%
2019	+27%	+23%	+37%	-
2020	+27%	+27%	+36%	+42%
2021	+26%	+32%	+37%	+42%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Tiguan.

2020

Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+32%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	48.7 MPG 4.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	34.3 MPG 6.9 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+42%

Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 specs

According to advertised fuel consumption, Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Tiguan with automatic transmission consumes around 0.3 litres per 100 km or 5% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Tiguan advertised fuel economy is average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly worse than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.5 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 1.5 TSI 130 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Tiguan with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 2.0 TDI 150 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.5 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 1.5 TSI 130 HP manual	42.8 MPG 5.5 l/100km	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+20%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 1.5 TSI 150 HP manual	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km	31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+32%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 1.5 TSI 150 HP automatic	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+33%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 2.0 TSI 190 HP 4x4 automatic	35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+33%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 2.0 TSI 245 HP 4x4 automatic	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km	22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km+43%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 R 2.0 TSI 320 HP 4x4 automatic	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 2.0 TDI 4Motion 150 HP 4x4 automatic	47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+32%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 2.0 TDI 150 HP manual	51.1 MPG 4.6 l/100km	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+35%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 2.0 TDI 150 HP automatic	52.3 MPG 4.5 l/100km	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+47%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2020 2.0 TDI 200 HP 4x4 automatic	45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+54%

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2015 - 2020

Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	35.5 MPG 6.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	29.1 MPG 8.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+20%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	48.5 MPG 4.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	34.3 MPG 6.9 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+24%

Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 specs Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 owner reviews

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.3 liters per 100 km or 4% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Tiguan with automatic transmission consumes around 0.4 litres per 100 km or 6% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Tiguan fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption. The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 1.5 petrol engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 1.5 TSI 130 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 1.4 TSI 125 HP manual	38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km	31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+23%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 1.4 TSI 150 HP manual	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km	31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+29%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 1.4 TSI 150 HP automatic	38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+30%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 1.4 TSI 150 HP 4x4 manual	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km	31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+9%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 1.4 TSI 150 HP 4x4 automatic	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+13%
1.5 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 1.5 TSI 130 HP manual	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+8%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 1.5 TSI 130 HP manual	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+12%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 1.5 TSI 150 HP manual	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km	31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km+17%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 1.5 TSI 150 HP automatic		29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km
Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 1.5 TSI 150 HP manual		30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km
Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 1.5 TSI 150 HP automatic		30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km
1.6 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 1.6 TDI 115 HP manual	48.0 MPG 4.9 l/100km
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 2.0 TSI 180 HP 4x4 manual	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km	26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+24%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 2.0 TSI 180 HP 4x4 automatic		26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km
Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 2.0 TSI 190 HP 4x4 automatic	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km	26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+24%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 2.0 TSI 4Motion 220 HP 4x4 automatic	30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km	24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km+26%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 2.0 TSI 230 HP 4x4 automatic	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km	24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km+23%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 2.0 TSI 230 HP 4x4 automatic		24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 2.0 TDI 115 HP manual	56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km+36%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 2.0 TDI 115 HP manual	50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 2.0 TDI 150 HP manual		37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 2.0 TDI 150 HP automatic		35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km
Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 2.0 TDI 150 HP 4x4 manual	42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km+13%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 2.0 TDI 150 HP 4x4 automatic		35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km
Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 2.0 TDI 150 HP 4x4 automatic		33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km
Volkswagen Tiguan 2019 2.0 TDI 150 HP 4x4 automatic		34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 2.0 TDI 4Motion 190 HP 4x4 automatic		32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 2.0 TDI 4Motion 240 HP 4x4 automatic		27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km

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2011 - 2015

Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	31.7 MPG 7.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+22%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	41.5 MPG 5.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+24%

Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 specs Volkswagen Tiguan service info and schedule

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 4% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Tiguan with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Tiguan fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 2.0 TDI BMT 150 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Tiguan with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 TDI 140 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 1.4 TSI 122 HP manual	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km	29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+23%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 1.4 TSI BMT 125 HP manual	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+23%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 1.4 TSI BMT 150 HP manual	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+23%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 1.4 TSI BMT 150 HP automatic	35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 1.4 TSI 160 HP manual	35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km	27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km+28%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 1.4 TSI 160 HP 4x4 manual	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km	27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km+13%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2013 1.4 TSI BMT 160 HP automatic	33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+28%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 TSI 4Motion 180 HP 4x4 manual	27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km	22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km+21%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 TSI 4Motion 180 HP 4x4 automatic	27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km	22.6 MPG 10.4 l/100km+21%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 TSI 4Motion 210 HP 4x4 manual	27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km	23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km+18%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 TSI 4Motion 210 HP 4x4 automatic	27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km	22.4 MPG 10.5 l/100km+22%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 TDI 110 HP manual	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km+21%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 TDI 140 HP manual	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+30%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 TDI 140 HP 4x4 manual	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+15%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 TDI 140 HP 4x4 automatic	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+22%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 2.0 TDI BMT 150 HP manual	47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km+18%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 2.0 TDI BMT 150 HP 4x4 manual	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km+17%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 2.0 TDI BMT 150 HP 4x4 automatic	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km	34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+21%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 TDI 4Motion 170 HP 4x4 manual	39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km	31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+25%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 TDI 177 HP 4x4 manual	40.6 MPG 5.8 l/100km	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+24%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2012 2.0 TDI BMT 177 HP 4x4 automatic	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+31%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 2.0 TDI BMT 184 HP 4x4 automatic	41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+35%

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2007 - 2011

Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines	27.8 MPG 8.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines	23.7 MPG 9.9 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *	+18%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines	31.5 MPG 7.5 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *	+17%

Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 specs Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 owner reviews Volkswagen Tiguan service info and schedule

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.9 liters per 100 km or 14% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Volkswagen Tiguan with automatic transmission consumes around 1 litres per 100 km or 12% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Tiguan advertised fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 2.0 2,0 TDI 140 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Tiguan with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 2.0 TDI BMT 140 HP).

The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.

Modification	Claimed consumption	Real consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 1.4 TSI BMT 122 HP manual	36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km+29%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 1.4 MT 150 HP AWD manual	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+8%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 1.4 TSI 150 HP manual	28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km	25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+8%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 1.4 TSI BMT 150 HP manual	35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+33%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 2.0 TSI 170 HP AWD automatic	23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km	21.4 MPG 11.0 l/100km+11%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2008 2.0 TSI 170 HP AWD manual	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km	24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km+9%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 2.0 TSI 170 HP AWD manual	27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km	23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km+19%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2008 2.0 TSI 200 HP AWD manual	26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km	22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km+16%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2008 2.0 TSI 200 HP AWD automatic	23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km	20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km+14%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 2.0 TSI 200 HP AWD manual	27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km	23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km+19%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 2.0 TSI 200 HP AWD automatic	27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km	21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km+30%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 2.0 TDI BMT 110 HP manual	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km+25%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 2.0 2,0 TDI 140 HP automatic	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km	29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km+13%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 2.0 TDI 140 HP AWD manual	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km0%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2007 2.0 TDI 140 HP AWD automatic	31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km	28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+11%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2008 2.0 TDI 140 HP manual	39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km	32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+22%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 2.0 TDI 140 HP AWD manual	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+11%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 2.0 TDI BMT 140 HP manual	44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km	33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+32%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 2.0 TDI 140 HP AWD automatic	36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km	29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+23%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2008 2.0 TDI 170 HP AWD manual	35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km	30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+15%
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 2.0 TDI 170 HP AWD manual	37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km	30.5 MPG 7.7 l/100km+22%

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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.