Vehicle
EPA Classification
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Mini-Compact
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
Gas Flat 6-cyl
Displacement
Fuel System
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 5100-6000
530 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
206 @ 1700-5000
505 @ 2200-4500
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
Trans Type
Trans Description Cont.
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
Clutch Size
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
McPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent four-link
Multi-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
Brake ABS System
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.30 x 0.98 in
14.96 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.25 x 0.47 in
13.78 x -TBD- in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Wheels
Front Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Size
Spare Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Material
Spare Wheel Material
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
Rear Tire Size
Spare Tire Size
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
Cruising Range - City
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
Cruising Range - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
Battery Range
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
Passenger Volume
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Second Head Room
Second Leg Room
Second Shoulder Room
Second Hip Room
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase
Length, Overall
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Height, Overall
Track Width, Front
Track Width, Rear
Min Ground Clearance
Liftover Height
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity
MECHANICAL
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
3.6L horizontally-opposed 6-cyl engine-inc: twin turbochargers, twin intercoolers, variable turbine geometry, dry sump lubrication.
Vario-Cam Plus variable valve timing system.
Dry sump lubrication w/external oil tank & oil cooler.
6-speed manual transmission.
Transmission oil cooler.
Dual-mass flywheel.
Limited slip differential.
Traction control.
Weight reduced battery.
Rear wheel drive.
Front/rear stabilizer bars.
P235/35ZR19 front tires.
P325/30ZR19 rear tires.
19" x 8.5" front/19" x 12" rear pressure cast GT2 alloy wheels.
Pwr rack & pinion steering.
Pwr 4-wheel vented disc ceramic composite brakes-inc: 6-piston front/ 4-piston rear monobloc fixed alloy calipers.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Porsche Active Suspension Management System (PASM)-inc 25mm lowering.
Titanium sport exhaust system w/2 tailpipes
EXTERIOR
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
Front apron w/lower spoiler edge, additional air extractor vent.
Fixed carbon fiber rear wing.
Bi-Xenon headlights-inc: headlight leveling, washers.
Pwr heated mirrors w/memory.
Rain-sensing front wipers-inc: heated washer nozzles.
Yellow brake calipers
ENTERTAINMENT
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux input jack, (8) speakers
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INTERIOR
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
Leather front pwr sport seats w/pwr backrest, lumbar, manual horizontal/height adjustment, alcantara inlays.
Full leather interior.
Alcantara-wrapped 3-spoke multi-function tilt/telescopic GT2 steering wheel.
On-board computer-inc: continuous mileage indication, time, speed & pressure gauge, outside temp.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Power windows w/auto up/down, anti-pich feature.
Keyless entry.
Cruise control.
Anti-theft system.
Alarm system.
PCM-inc: 5.8" color display.
AM/FM stereo-inc: CD-player, MP3 capability, 4-speakers.
Automatic climate control w/active carbon filter.
Rear window defogger.
Illuminated visor vanity mirrors.
Auxiliary pwr outlet.
Dual front cup holders.
Alcantara-wrapped shift lever/handbrake
SAFETY
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
Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Driver & front passenger airbags, front passenger on/off switch.
Side-impact airbags.
Side curtain airbags.
Traction control.
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).
Porsche side impact protection system (POSIP).
Front seatbelt pretensioners w/belt-force limitation.
Child seat anchorage prep (ISOFIX) on passenger side w/airbag de-activation switch
PACKAGE
Rebate
Warranty
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
Basic Years:
4.
Basic Miles/km:
50,000.
Drivetrain Years:
4.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.
Corrosion Years:
10.
Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.
Roadside Assistance Years:
4.
Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
50,000
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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