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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

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Compact Crossover SUV
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Pricing

Invoice price

$ 32,617

Destination charge

$ 870

Best in Class

Best in class

Most safety equipment, starting price, luxury features, sportiness, combined fuel economy, green score

Fuel Economy

Highway

27MPG

City

22MPG

Combined

24MPG

Safety

Overall safety rating

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning

Automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

Dual

Rear vents

Second row

Airbags

Airbag deactivation

Passenger switch

Front airbags

Dual

Side airbags

Front

Side curtain airbags

Rear

Audio System

Antenna type

Diversity

Auxiliary audio input

iPod/iPhone

In-Dash CD

MP3 Playback

Radio

AM/FM

Satellite radio

SiriusXM

Total speakers

8

Brakes

ABS

4-wheel

Front brake diameter

12.3

Front brake type

Ventilated disc

Front brake width

0.98

Rear brake diameter

11.3

Rear brake type

Disc

Rear brake width

0.47

Comfort Features

Armrests

Front center

Floor mat material

Carpet

Floor mats

Front

Interior accents

Metallic-tone

Parking brake trim

Leather

Shift knob trim

Leather

Steering wheel trim

Leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle

Front

Center console

Front console with armrest and storage

Cupholders

Rear

Memorized settings

Side mirrors

Multi-function remote

Trunk release

One-touch windows

1

Power outlet(s)

12V

Power steering

Variable/speed-proportional

Power windows

Lockout button

Reading lights

Front

Rearview mirror

Auto-dimming

Steering wheel

Telescopic

Storage

Door pockets

Vanity mirrors

Dual illuminating

Exterior Features

Body side moldings

Chrome

Bumper color

Body-color

Door handle color

Body-color

Front bumper color

Body-color

Grille color

Chrome

Mirror color

Body-color

Rear bumper color

Body-color

Rear trunk/liftgate

Power operated

Window trim

Chrome

Instrumentation

Gauge

Tachometer

Warnings and reminders

Tire fill alert

Lights

Headlights

Xenon

Mirrors

Side mirror adjustments

Power folding

Side mirrors

Heated

Roof

Moonroof / Sunroof

Panoramic

Roof rails

Silver

Sunroof

Tilt/slide

Safety

Body side reinforcements

Side impact door beams

Child seat anchors

LATCH system

Impact sensor

Fuel cut-off

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors

Front

Front seatbelts

3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

Front

Seatbelt pretensioners

Rear

Seatbelt warning sensor

Front

Seats

Driver seat

Height adjustable

Driver seat power adjustments

Reclining

Front headrests

Adjustable

Front seat type

Bucket

Passenger seat

Height adjustable

Passenger seat folding

Folds flat

Passenger seat manual adjustments

8

Rear headrests

Adjustable

Rear seat folding

Split

Rear seat manual adjustments

Reclining

Rear seat type

40-20-40 split bench

Upholstery

Leather

Security

Anti-theft system

Alarm with engine immobilizer

Power door locks

Auto-locking

Stability and Traction

Suspension

Front shock type

Gas

Front spring type

Coil

Front struts

MacPherson

Front suspension classification

Independent

Front suspension type

Lower control arms

Rear shock type

Gas

Rear spring type

Coil

Rear suspension classification

Independent

Rear suspension type

Multi-link

Tuned suspension

Sport

Telematics

Phone

Hands free

Wireless data link

Bluetooth

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size

Temporary

Spare wheel type

Steel

Tire type

All season

Wheel locks

Front and rear

Wheels

Alloy

Towing and Hauling

Pickup bed cargo management

Tie-down anchors

Trailer hitch

Ready

Windows

Front wipers

Rain sensing

Liftgate window

Fixed

Power windows

Safety reverse

Rear wiper

Variable intermittent

Window defogger

Rear

ABS

4-wheel

MP3 Player

x

Drive Type

Drive type

FWD

Fuel Tanks

Fuel tank volume

16.8 gal

Interior Dimensions

Cargo volume

23.8 cu ft

Cargo volume with rear seats down

56.1 cu ft

Interior volume

119.1 cu ft

Passenger volume

95.3 cu ft

Measurements of Size and Shape

Angle of approach

18.6 degrees

Angle of departure

23.3 degrees

Breakover angle

21.3 degrees

Front track

61.8 in

Ground clearance

6.9 in

Height

67.1 in

Length

174.5 in

Rear track

61.9 in

Wheelbase

102.5 in

Width

71.2 in

Measurements of Weight

Curb weight

3404 tons

Gross vehicle weight range

4001-5000 lbs

Gross vehicle weight rating

4806 lbs

Maximum towing capacity

2200 lbs

Performance Specifications

Acceleration

7.8 seconds

Aerodynamic drag

0.37 Cd

Turning circle

39 ft

Seating

Head room in front

39.1 in

Head room in rear

39 in

Leg room in front

40.1 in

Leg room in rear

35.8 in

Maximum seating

5

Seating rows

2

Shoulder room in front

56.2 in

Shoulder room in rear

54.8 in

Standard seating

5

Truck Specifications

Maximum payload

1195 lbs

Wheels and Tires

Rear tire type

P235/50R18 97H

Rear wheel diameter

18.0 in

Tire type

P235/50R18 97H

Wheel diameter

18.0 in

Safety Equipment

2-wheel ABS

Not Available

4-wheel ABS

Standard

Brake assist

Standard

Daytime running lights

Standard

Electronic stability control

Standard

Electronic traction control

Standard

Front driver airbags

Standard

Front passenger airbags

Standard

Rollover stability control

Standard

Side curtain airbags

Standard

Side impact airbags

Standard

Tire pressure monitoring system

Standard

Auto Pacific

Vehicle Satisfaction Reward: Light Trucks

b

Autobytel/AutoPacific

Vehicle Satisfaction Award: Compact Crossover SUV

b

Car And Driver

Editors Choice Awards: SUVs

b

Editors Choice Awards:Luxury

b

Cars.com

Best Bet: Compact SUVs/Crossovers

b

New Best Bets, SUV/Crossovers

b

Consumer Guide

Best Buy SUVs

b

Consumer Guide Automotive

Best Buy

b

Edmunds

Consumers Favorites: Best Compact Crossovers

b

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Top Safety Pick - Small SUVs

b

J.D. Power and Associates

Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study: Top Models in Segment

b

Strategic Vision

Total Quality Impact Winners

b

US News

Best Affordable Compact SUVs

b

Best Affordable Crossover SUVs

b

World Car of the Year

World Car Design of the Year Finalist

b

World Car of the Year Finalist

b

World Car of the Year Finalist: Top 3

b

Crash Test Ratings

Overall star rating

Test not completed by the NHTSA

Front crash overall star rating

Test not completed by the NHTSA

Front crash (driver) star rating

Test not completed by the NHTSA

Front crash (passenger) star rating

Test not completed by the NHTSA

Side crash overall star rating

Test not completed by the NHTSA

Side barrier overall star rating

Test not completed by the NHTSA

Side barrier (driver) star rating

Test not completed by the NHTSA

Side barrier (passenger) star rating

Test not completed by the NHTSA

Side pole (driver) star rating

Test not completed by the NHTSA

Rollover star rating

IIII

Engine

The equipped engine used in this test.

2.0L I4 Turbo 200hp 207ft. lbs.

Transmission

The equipped transmission used in this test.

6-speed Automatic with Tiptronic

Fuel Type

Type of fuel used during EPA testing (values provided by EPA).

Gasoline

Sales Area

The region where this vehicle is sold. No longer in use as of model year 2008

Federal all altitude

Under-Hood ID

Identifier placed on under-hood engine/transmissions stickers by the EPA.

CADXJ02.03UA

Air Pollution Score

0-10 Air Pollution Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle

5

Greenhouse Gas Score

0-10 Greenhouse Gas Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle.

5

Smartway

"Yes" indicates "Smartway" vehicle, and "Elite" indicates "Smartway Elite" vehicle.

EliteElite

Basic

Bumper to Bumper

36 months, 36,000 miles

Drivetrain/Powertrain

Powertrain

60 months, 60,000 miles

Emission

California Emission Defect

36 months, 50,000 miles

Maintenance/Adjustments

Free Scheduled Maintenance

36 months, 45,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

24 Hour Roadside Assistance

36 months, 36,000 miles

Rust

Corrosion Perforation

48 months, Unlimited miles

Safety Restraint System

Seat Belt Coverage

48 months, 50,000 miles

Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2014-08-19 14V441000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 15V483000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 2016-01-15 15V483000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18V329000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18V329000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2018-11-29 18V329000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2018-11-29 18V329000