2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: VW Tiguan Sport 140TDi 2008 by richard_bower

Powertrain performance

UK spec 140TDi pulls like a train. Engine still quiet and refined after 120K miles. 6-speed manual gearbox getting a little "notchy", though.

Ride smoothness

UK Sport spec is firm, but not too hard. Better than Audi Q5 (too hard) or Skoda Yeti (too soft).

Cargo capacity

Towing weight best in class 2200kg braked = 400kg better than BMW X3.

Fuel economy

40+ mpg constantly.

Tires

At least £220 per tyre for decent quality rubber.

Feature availability

Would have liked rear camera and folding door mirrors as standard on £23,000 Sport spec. Both are rather expensive options.

Warranty, maintenance cost

3 year or 60,000 mile warranty is stingy compared with Hyundai and Kia.

Had the odd problem, but nothing big except deceased aircon at 25K miles.(Replaced under warranty).

Would anything else have been as reliable and solid? Honda CRV? Maybe. BMW X3? Probably not. Ford Kuga? Definitely not.

Would I have anther Tig? Probably....