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Volkswagen Tiguan MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
14 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
15 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
16 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 8 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 22 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 14 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 15 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 18 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 7 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 8 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
32 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
33 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
34 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
35 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
36 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
37 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
38 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
39 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
40 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
41 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
42 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
43 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
44 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
45 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
46 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
47 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
48 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
49 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2018 2018 4dr SUV turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 28.57
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With the turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has been averaging 28.57 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguans in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (50 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2014 2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 110hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual FWD 42.8
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2014 2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-sp automated manual AWD 48.5
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2014 2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 23.5
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2014 2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 24.78
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2013 2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 23.15
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2013 2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 19.15
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2012 2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual AWD 30.8
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2012 2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 18
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2011 2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 23.39
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2011 2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 23.08
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2011 2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 24.1
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2010 2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 25.57
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2010 2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 24.05
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2010 2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 23.8
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2009 2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-sp automated manual AWD 27.57
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2009 2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 17.4
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2009 2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 21.85
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2009 2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 20.29
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2008.5 2008.5 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual AWD 33.7
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2008.5 2008.5 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-sp automated manual AWD 34.95
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Swapped the paper filter for a K&N filter, kept the original air box. Get over 24mpg city, close to 30 on the freeway w/ moderate hills. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
For a small crossover/suv its pretty good. Went on a 400 mile round trip to the mountains (5,500ft elevation) for the weekend and back (2,00ft elevation) and averaged 26mpg. Day to day driving I get about 25.5mpg without trying to be conservative. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
40+ mpg constantly. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
Volkswagen Tiguan Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Our Tiguan ranges from 20-30 mpg, between city and highway cruising. It's consistently about 5 mpg thirstier than the GTI. Blame the extra weight, but there's less than 400 lbs of that, IIRC. Or blame the AWD, but it's part-time only. I blame the large aero cross-section; it stands about a foot taller than a Golf. If VW would offer a TDI in the Tiguan, they'd sell as many as they could spare to the US market. I'd be standing in line. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Bring the tdi diesel to the US and problem solved. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Less than I had hoped for at around 25mpg average. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Its OK, but could be better. I see 21-22 suburban, as much as 28 on long highway trips. Premium fuel is the bigger drawback. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
 

Volkswagen Tiguan Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Volkswagen Tiguan's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.