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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas I6

Turbocharged Gas I4

Displacement

3.2L/195

2.0L/121

Fuel System

MPFI

FSI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

235 @ 6200

200 @ 5100-6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

236 @ 3200

206 @ 1700-5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic,

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

Geartronic

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.06

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

4464 lbs

3433 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

McPherson strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Independent four-link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

13.2 x -TBD- in

12.30 x 0.98 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.1 x -TBD- in

11.25 x 0.47 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18 x 7 in

16 x 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

18 x 7 in

16 x 6.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

18 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60R18

P215/65R16

Rear Tire Size

P235/60R18

P215/65R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

145/80R18

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

20 MPG

26 MPG

Cruising Range - City

295.40 mi

319.20 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

14 MPG

19 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

16 MPG

21 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

422.00 mi

436.80 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

21.1 gal

16.8 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.9

14.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

2.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

40.0 ft

39.4 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

95.3 ft³

Front Head Room

39.7 in

39.1 in

Front Leg Room

41.0 in

40.1 in

Front Shoulder Room

58.3 in

56.2 in

Front Hip Room

55.4 in

Second Head Room

38.4 in

39.0 in

Second Leg Room

34.6 in

35.8 in

Second Shoulder Room

57.4 in

54.8 in

Second Hip Room

54.1 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

112.6 in

102.5 in

Length, Overall

189.3 in

174.3 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

74.7 in

71.2 in

Height, Overall

70.2 in

66.3 in

Track Width, Front

64.3 in

61.8 in

Track Width, Rear

63.9 in

61.9 in

Min Ground Clearance

8.9 in

6.9 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

3970 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

397 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

3970 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

397 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

11.1 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.2L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine.

6-speed Geartronic automatic transmission w/OD, winter mode.

Electronically-controlled all wheel drive w/instant traction.

Stainless steel front skid plate.

MacPherson strut front suspension.

Multi-link independent rear suspension.

Nivomat self-leveling rear suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes

2.0L FSI turbocharged I4 engine.

6-speed manual transmision w/OD.

Electronic differential lock (EDL).

Front wheel drive.

Trailer hitch prep.

McPherson independent strut front suspension.

Independent four-link rear suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Electromechanical pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr vented front/solid rear disc brakes

EXTERIOR

18" x 7" "CAMULUS" alloy wheels.

P235/60R18 Michelin MXM4 all-season tires.

Tempa spare.

Pwr glass moonroof w/sliding sunshade, auto-open.

Black roof rails.

Color-keyed bodyside moldings.

Halogen headlights w/auto-off.

Front fog lights.

Rear fog light w/auto-off.

Safe Approach & Home Safe security lighting.

Tinted rear windows.

Pwr heated mirrors w/memory, puddle lights, integrated turn signals.

Variable intermittent front wipers.

Rear wiper/washer -inc: automatic function in reverse when front wipers on.

70/30 dual-split tailgate.

Color-keyed door handles

16" "San Diego" alloy wheels w/wheel locks.

P215/65R16 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Body color bumpers w/black lower section.

Body color pwr heated mirrors.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Intermittent rear wiper.

Body color door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player -inc: 160-watt amp, (8) speakers, HD Radio, aux input, USB connection.

Rear seat audio controls.

Sirius satellite radio prep

AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux input jack, (8) speakers

INTERIOR

Front reclining bucket seats.

8-way pwr driver seat w/adjustable lumbar, 3-position memory.

Pwr passenger seat.

Flat-folding front passenger seat.

Flat-folding 40/20/40 split 2nd row seat.

2nd row integrated booster cushion w/sliding feature.

3rd row leather seat.

Head restraints at all seating positions.

Leather seating surfaces.

Front center armrest.

Plush front/rear floor mats.

(12) cup holders.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/illuminated cruise & audio controls.

Tilt/telescopic steering column.

Trip computer.

Outside temp gauge.

Pwr windows-inc: front auto-up/down, anti-trap feature.

Central pwr locks.

Remote keyless entry.

HomeLink universal garage door opener.

Cruise control.

Security alarm system w/battery backup.

Ignition immobilizer.

Dual-zone electronic climate control (ECC)-inc: 2nd row vents.

3rd row air conditioning w/separate controls.

Pollen filter.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Illuminated lockable glove box.

Dark wood inlays.

(3) 12V pwr outlets.

Front door storage pockets.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Front/rear reading lamps.

Front footwell entry lights.

Cargo area lights.

Interior cabin light delay feature.

Dark wood shift knob.

Front seatback storage pockets.

Cargo area grocery bag holder

Cloth front bucket seats w/dual 8-way seat adjusters, dual manual lumbar, fold-flat passenger seat.

60/40 split folding rear seat w/slide adjustment, recline, armrest.

Height adjustable rear seat head restraints.

Front center armrest w/storage compartment.

Dual front/rear cupholders.

Front/rear floor mats.

Tilt/telescopic steering column.

1-touch lane change feature.

Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, engine temp, oil pressure, gear indicator, clock, outside temp.

Pwr windows w/one-touch auto up/down, pinch protection, driver side lockout, key operated open/close.

Pwr door locks w/auto-lock.

Central locking for sunroof, windows, driver door.

Cruise control.

Remote release for rear hatch.

Remote keyless entry w/(2) folding keys, valet key.

Anti-theft vehicle alarm system.

Immobilizer III theft deterrent system.

Air conditioning w/filter.

Rear seat heater ducts.

Rear window defroster.

Locking illuminated glove box w/adjustable cooling feature.

(3) 12V pwr outlets.

Front/rear door storage pockets.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/covers.

Dual front/rear assist handles.

Dual front map lights.

Cargo area light.

Rear center armrest w/storage compartment.

Carpeted cargo area.

(4) cargo area tie down hooks.

Tire pressure monitoring system

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: emergency brake assistance (EBA), electronic brake distribution (EBD).

Dynamic stability & traction control (DSTC).

Roll stability control (RSC).

Pedestrian protection.

Front cross-member for SUV-to-car impact compatibility.

Boron steel reinforced passenger compartment.

Daytime running lights.

Driver/front passenger dual stage airbags -inc: occupant weight sensor.

Side impact protection system (SIPS) -inc: driver/front passenger side-impact airbags, front/rear side inflatable curtains (IC).

3-point seat belts -inc: pretensioners for all seating positions.

Front seat belt force limiters.

Overhead-mounted seat belt reminder lights.

Pwr child safety rear door locks.

Rear window deactivation.

ISO-FIX child seat attachments.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Roll-over protection system (ROPS).

Collapsible steering column.

Driver/front passenger whiplash protection seating system (WHIPS).

Anti-submarine seats

4-wheel anti-lock (ABS) disc brakes.

Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist.

Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation.

Anti-intrusion side door beams.

Daytime running lamps.

Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system.

Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain protection.

Passenger airbag cutoff.

3-point ELR seat belts for all seating positions, height adjustable for driver, front passenger & rear outboard seats.

Safety belt pretensioners for driver, front passenger & rear outboard seats.

Pyrotechnic seatbelt tensioners for all outboard seats.

Driver/front passenger load limiters.

Child seat lower anchorage points LATCH system for rear outboard seats.

Child safety rear door locks.

Energy absorbing steering column

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
3.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
36,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V235000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 22, 2008.

Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
4000.

Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,000 MY 2008 PASSAT AND MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM..

Consequence:
AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298..

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. 24M9/R7. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V441000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 21, 2014.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
151,389.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling..

Consequence:
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24AV/2W..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V569000.

Mfg's Report Date:
NOV 22, 2013.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
62,155.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt..

Consequence:
If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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