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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Engine

Engine Order Code

99N

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas I4

Displacement

2.0L/121

2.0L/122

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 5100-6000

136 @ 6300

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

207 @ 1700-5000

128 @ 4750

Transmission

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

442

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.95

2.82

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.30

1.50

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

0.73

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.42

2.65

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.69

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3433 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Four-link

Multi-Leaf Spring

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

12.3 x 1.0 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.3 x 0.5 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18 x 7.0 in

15 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Size

18 x 7.0 in

15 x -TBD- in

Spare Wheel Size

18 x -TBD- in

Full-size in

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/50R18

P205/65R15

Rear Tire Size

P235/50R18

P205/65R15

Spare Tire Size

145/80R18

Full-Size

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

25 MPG

26 MPG

Cruising Range - City

319.20 mi

323.40 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

19 MPG

21 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

21 MPG

23 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

420.00 mi

400.40 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

16.8 gal

15.4 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

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

8.9

8.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

39.4 ft

39.0 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

95.3 ft³

Front Head Room

39.1 in

51.1 in

Front Leg Room

40.1 in

40.5 in

Front Shoulder Room

56.2 in

54.4 in

Front Hip Room

50.8 in

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

114.6 in

Length, Overall

174.3 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

71.2 in

70.7 in

Height, Overall

66.4 in

79.3 in

Track Width, Front

61.8 in

Track Width, Rear

61.9 in

Min Ground Clearance

6.9 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2200 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

220 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2200 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

330 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

150

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

11.1 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

2.0L TSI turbocharged I4 engine -inc: intercooler, FSI direct fuel injection.

6-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: Tiptronic sport mode, dynamic shift program (DSP).

Electronic differential lock (EDL).

4Motion permanent 4-wheel drive -inc: adaptive torque distribution.

Trailer hitch prep -inc: wiring, bumper, cross bar with mounting plate.

MacPherson independent strut front suspension.

Independent four-link rear suspension -inc: coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Electromechanical pwr rack & pinion steering -inc: variable assistance, active return.

Pwr vented front/solid rear disc brakes.

Brake disc wipe feature.

Electric parking brake w/auto-hold

2.0L DOHC SEFI I4 engine.

4-speed automatic transmission w/OD.

150-amp alternator.

114.6" wheelbase.

Front wheel drive.

3.96 final drive ratio.

50 amp-hr, 500 CCA battery.

Front independent MacPherson strut suspension.

Rear multi-leaf beam axle suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes

EXTERIOR

Fully galvanized sheet metal.

18" "New York" alloy wheels -inc: wheel locks.

235/50R18 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Panoramic sunroof -inc: illuminated dial.

Silver roof rack.

Body-color bumpers -inc: black lower section.

Textured side rocker panel.

Fuel cap w/string attachment & notched edge.

Orange side markers.

Chrome window trim.

Chrome front grille trim.

Automatic bi-xenon headlights -inc: advanced front light system (AFS), directionally adjustable, coming-home feature.

Fog lights.

Center high mounted brake light.

Body-color heated pwr mirrors -inc: memory.

Mirror integrated turn signals.

Privacy glass.

Rain-sensing variable intermittent aero front windshield wipers -inc: heated washer nozzles.

Intermittent rear wiper.

Body-color door handles

15" steel wheels w/6-spoke wheel covers.

P205/65R15 BSW all-season tires.

Full-size spare tire.

Grey molded-in-color bumpers w/step.

Black bodyside & wheel lip moldings.

Grey grille.

Rear fog lamps.

Rear door privacy glass.

Integrated spotter flat-folding mirrors.

Front variable intermittent wipers.

Locking exterior hood release.

180 degree rear cargo doors.

Dual sliding cargo doors w/o glass

ENTERTAINMENT

Premium VIII AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA player -inc: touchscreen, (8) speakers, aux input jack, media device interface (MDI), iPod cable, SIRIUS satellite radio w/3-month trial.

Dynaudio premium sound system -inc: 300-watt amp.

Bluetooth connectivity -inc: voice control.

Window diversity antenna

AM/FM stereo

INTERIOR

Leather seat trim.

Heated front bucket seats w/driver memory -inc: lumbar support, 12-way pwr driver seat, 8-way manual passenger seat w/fold-flat capability.

60/40 split-folding rear bench seat -inc: three height adjustable head restraints, one-pull folding feature, backrest adjustment.

Front center console w/armrest, storage compartment.

Front/rear cupholders.

Front/rear floor mats.

Leather-wrapped multi-function height adjustable steering wheel -inc: blinker control stalk w/lane change feature.

Tilt/telescopic collapsible steering column.

Chrome illuminated instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, engine temp, oil pressure, gear indicator, clock, outside temp, brake pad wear indicator, seatbelt reminder, fuel cap seal warning.

Multi-function trip computer -inc: compass.

Pwr windows -inc: one-touch auto up/down, pinch protection.

Pwr door locks -inc: auto-lock, central locking for sunroof/windows/driver door.

Remote keyless entry -inc: (2) folding keys, valet key, remote releases for rear hatch, push button start.

Cruise control.

Anti-theft vehicle alarm system -inc: starter interrupt w/autolock function, visual activation.

Immobilizer III theft deterrent system.

"RNS510" touchscreen navigation system.

Automatic dual-zone climate control w/pollen filter.

Rear window defroster.

Illuminated front air vents.

Locking illuminated glove box.

(4) aux pwr outlets.

Chrome interior door handles.

Front/rear integrated armrest in door panels.

Front/rear door storage pockets.

Leather door panel inserts.

Genuine aluminum accents.

Self-dimming rearview mirror w/on/off switch.

Roof liner tray.

Sunglasses holder.

Big roof storage console.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/covers.

Dual front/rear assist handles.

Dual front map lights.

Cargo area light.

Ambient footwell lighting.

Ambient dash lighting.

Leather-wrapped shift knob w/chrome accents.

Rear passenger air vents.

Rear center armrest.

Front seatback storage pockets.

(4) cargo area tie down hooks.

Carpeted cargo area -inc: cargo cover.

Grip on inside of hatch.

Heavy plastic loading edge protection

Cloth front bucket seats -inc: driver side manual lumbar, 6-way manual driver adjustment, 4-way manual passenger adjustment.

Center console -inc: (2) cupholders, (2) stowage bins, (1) folding cupholder, audio input jack.

Front overhead storage shelf w/net.

Front row carpeted floor covering.

Cargo area vinyl floor covering.

Tilt/telescoping steering wheel.

Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, temp, digital clock.

Air conditioning.

(2) 12V front pwr outlets -inc: 1 power point and 1 cigarette lighter.

Ashtray & lighter.

Driver/front passenger map pockets.

Dual front sunvisors w/passenger-side mirror.

Front/middle/rear dome lamps

SAFETY

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

Comfort brake assistant.

Electronic brake force distribution (EBD).

Electronic stability control (ESC).

Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Intelligent crash response system (ICRS).

Engine braking assist (EBA).

Hydraulic brake assist (HBA).

Trailer roll stability program.

Anti-intrusion side door beams.

Crash-optimized front end.

Daytime running lights.

Dual front airbags.

Dual front side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain airbags.

Rearview back-up camera.

3-point height adjustable safety belts for all seating positions -inc: interlock feature, emergency locking retractors, load limiters, pretensioners.

LATCH child restraint system.

Child safety rear door locks.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Emergency trunk release

4-wheel anti-lock (ABS) brakes.

Driver/front passenger airbags.

Driver/front passenger side airbags.

Passenger airbag occupancy sensor.

Safety belts w/pretensioners and energy management retractors.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Collapsible steering column

PACKAGE

Non-smoker pkg.

Cold weather pkg

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Basic Note:
3 Years/36,000 Miles Carefee Maintenance Program.

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:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Emissions Years:
5.

Emissions Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
60,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000

Recall

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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V483000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 04, 2015.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
415,825.

Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, Passat, and Tiguan, 2010-2013 Eos and Jetta, 2011-2014 Golf and GTI, and 2011-2013 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag..

Consequence:
A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury..

Remedy:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987..

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:
12V374000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 30, 2012.

Component:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
16,330.

Summary:
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm..

Consequence:
If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, August 13, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332..

Notes:
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S36. 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.

News - Crash Test Results

Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
17.4%.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.

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