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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Mini-Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas Flat 6-cyl

Displacement

2.0L/121

3.6L/219

Fuel System

FSI

EFI

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.

Manual

Manual w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.82

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.48

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.18

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.67

Clutch Size

9.45 in

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.44

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3433 lbs

3175 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

McPherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent four-link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

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

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

16 x 6.5 in

19 x 8.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

16 x 6.5 in

19 x 12 in

Spare Wheel Size

18 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/65R16

P235/35ZR19

Rear Tire Size

P215/65R16

P325/30ZR19

Spare Tire Size

145/80R18

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

26 MPG

23 MPG

Cruising Range - City

319.20 mi

283.20 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

19 MPG

16 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

21 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

436.80 mi

407.10 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

16.8 gal

17.7 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

14.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

39.4 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

95.3 ft³

Front Head Room

39.1 in

Front Leg Room

40.1 in

Front Shoulder Room

56.2 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

39.0 in

Second Leg Room

35.8 in

Second Shoulder Room

54.8 in

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

102.5 in

92.5 in

Length, Overall

174.3 in

176.3 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

71.2 in

72.9 in

Height, Overall

66.3 in

51.2 in

Track Width, Front

61.8 in

58.7 in

Track Width, Rear

61.9 in

60.9 in

Min Ground Clearance

6.9 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

3.3 ft³

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)

140

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

11.1 qts

Feature

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

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

Safety and Warranty

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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