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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL4dr All-wheel Drive 4MOTION |
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(2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr AWD 4MOTION shown)
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  *Does not include customer cash-back incentives or options |
$27,739* | $32,438* | |
| MSRP | $30,590 | $35,930 | |
| Destination Charge | $820 | $820 | |
| Invoice Price | $29,367 | $34,492 | |
| Total List Price | $31,410 | $36,750 | |
| Available Engines | 200-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium) | 200-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium) | |
| Available Transmissions | 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | |
| Fuel Economy City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | |
| Fuel Economy Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | |
| NHTSA Crash Test Data | |||
| Other, Overall Rollover Rating |  |
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| IIHS Crash Test Data | |||
| Side, Driver Torso | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Dynamic Rating | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Head and Neck | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Torso | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | Good | Good | |
| Side, Structure/safety cage | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest | Good | Good | |
| Rear, Overall Rear | Good | Good | |
| Other, Roof Strength | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front | Good | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck | Good | Good | |
| Side, Overall Side | Good | Good | |
| Side, Driver Head Protection | Good | Good | |
| Overview | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL | |
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Safety Overview
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driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer | driver and passenger front impact airbags, rear center 3 point seatbelt, ABS brakes, immobilizer | |
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Drive-Type Overview
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all wheel drive | all wheel drive | |
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Audio Overview
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Standard: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, 8, theft deterrent, window grid and roof mount diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
Standard: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 8, theft deterrent, window grid and roof mount diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder |
Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 8 brand, amplifier, theft deterrent, radio steering wheel controls |
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| Available: AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder |
N/A | ||
| Interior | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL | |
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Air conditioning, front
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manual | dual zone front automatic | |
| Air filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo concealed storage | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo tie downs | Standard | Standard | |
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Clock
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in-dash | in-dash | |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | |
| Cruise control | Standard | Standard | |
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Cup holders
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front and rear | front and rear | |
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Gear shift knob trim
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leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | |
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12V DC power outlet
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4 | 4 | |
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Overhead console
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Standard: full with storage |
mini with storage | |
| Available: mini with storage |
N/A | ||
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Floor console
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full | full | |
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Floor mats
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Standard: carpeted front & rear |
Standard: carpeted front & rear |
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| Available: rubber front & rear |
Available: rubber front & rear |
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Front windows
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power | power | |
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Rear windows
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power | power | |
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1-Touch Window Up
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front and rear | front and rear | |
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1-Touch Window Down
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front and rear | front and rear | |
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Instrumentation
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analog | analog | |
| Driver information center | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water temp gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low fuel warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service interval warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Exterior temperature display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
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Lighting - map lights
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front & rear | front & rear | |
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Lighting - dome light
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fade | fade | |
| Lighting - cargo light | Standard | Standard | |
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Illuminated vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
| Rear window defogger | Standard | Standard | |
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Rearview mirror
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day-night | auto-dimming day-night | |
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Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
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Remote trunk release
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power | power | |
| Retained accessory power | Standard | Standard | |
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Seatback storage pockets
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2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | Standard | Standard | |
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Steering wheel material
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leather | leather | |
| Seats | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL | |
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Front seat type
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bucket | bucket | |
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Seating capacity
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5 passengers | 5 passengers | |
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Front seat driver direction controls
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2-way power | 8-way power | |
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Front passenger seat direction controls
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6-way | 6-way | |
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Lumbar support
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driver and passenger | driver and passenger | |
| Fold flat front passenger seat | Standard | Standard | |
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Front armrests
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center | center | |
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Front head restraints
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adjustable | adjustable | |
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Heated front seats
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driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | |
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Memory
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N/A | driver | |
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Rear seats
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60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench | |
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Rear armrest
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with pass-thru | with pass-thru | |
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Rear head restraints
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3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | |
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Seat trim
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leatherette | leather | |
| Entertainment | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL | |
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Radio
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AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | |
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CD player
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Standard: in-dash mounted 6-disc |
in-dash mounted single | |
| Available: in-dash mounted single |
N/A | ||
| MP3 capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary audio input | Standard | Standard | |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Available | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | Standard | Standard | |
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Speakers
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8 | Standard: 8 |
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| N/A | Available: 8 brand |
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| Amplifier | N/A | Available | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation system | Available | Standard | |
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1st row LCD screen
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1 | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL | |
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Airbags, frontal
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driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | |
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Airbags, side impact
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seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | |
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Airbags, side curtain
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curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | |
| Occupant sensor | Standard | Standard | |
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Traction control
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ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | |
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Height adjustable safety belts
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front | front | |
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Seatbelt pretensioners
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front and rear | front and rear | |
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Headlights
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halogen | high intensity low/high beam | |
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Exterior light control
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N/A | programmable | |
| Delay off headlamps | N/A | Standard | |
| Headlight washer | N/A | Standard | |
| Cornering lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Daytime running lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally adaptive headlights | N/A | Standard | |
| Illuminated entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking assist | N/A | Available | |
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Remote keyless entry
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keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | |
| Keyless access system | N/A | Standard | |
| Panic alarm | Standard | Standard | |
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Door locks
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power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content theft-deterrent alarm system | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition disable | Standard | Standard | |
| First aid kit | Available | Available | |
| Theft deterrent radio | Standard | Standard | |
| Low tire pressure warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Warranty | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL | |
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Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
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36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | |
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Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles)
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60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | |
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Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles)
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144/unlimited | 144/unlimited | |
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Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles)
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36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | |
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Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles)
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36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | |
| Exterior | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL | |
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Antenna
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window grid and roof mount | window grid and roof mount | |
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Body material
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fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | |
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Paint
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clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | |
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Bodyside insert
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chrome | chrome | |
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Grille trim
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chrome | chrome | |
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Fog/driving lights
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front | front | |
| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | |
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Rear cargo door
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liftgate | liftgate | |
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Tinted windows
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deep | deep | |
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Rear window type
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fixed | fixed | |
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Mirrors
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dual power remote | dual power remote | |
| Heated side mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
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Sunroof
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Available: 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | |
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Spoiler
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lip | lip | |
| Roof rails | Standard | Standard | |
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Tires
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P235/50HR18.0 BSW AS | P255/40HR19.0 BSW AS | |
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Wheels
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18" silver aluminum | 19" silver aluminum | |
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Spare tire and wheel
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compact steel | compact steel | |
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Windshield wipers - front
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variable intermittent | variable intermittent | |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing | N/A | Standard | |
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Rear window wipers
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fixed interval | fixed interval | |
| Mud flaps | Available | Available | |
| Mechanical | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL | |
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Engine
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2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | |
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Engine - valvetrain
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DOHC | DOHC | |
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Turbocharger
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intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | |
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Recommended fuel
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premium unleaded | premium unleaded | |
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Brakes
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4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | |
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Antilock braking system (ABS)
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4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake assist | Standard | Standard | |
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Drive type
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all wheel | all wheel | |
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Exhaust
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stainless steel | stainless steel | |
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Steering
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rack & pinion | rack & pinion | |
| Speed sensitive steering | Standard | Standard | |
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Suspension tuning
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regular | sport | |
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Front suspension type
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strut | strut | |
| Front anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | |
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Front shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | |
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Front springs
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coil | coil | |
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Rear suspension type
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multi-link | multi-link | |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Standard | Standard | |
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Rear shocks
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gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | |
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Rear springs
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coil | coil | |
| Electronic stability system | Standard | Standard | |
| Tiptronic automatic | Standard | Standard | |
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Transmission
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6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD | |
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Axle ratio
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3.45 | 3.45 | |
| Specifications | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL | |
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Exterior length
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174.5 " | 174.5 " | |
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Exterior body width
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71.2 " | 71.2 " | |
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Exterior height
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65.6 " | 65.6 " | |
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Engine
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2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | |
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Horsepower
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200 @ 5,100 rpm | 200 @ 5,100 rpm | |
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Torque
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207 @ 1,700 rpm | 207 @ 1,700 rpm | |
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Fuel economy - city
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21 mpg | 21 mpg | |
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Fuel economy - highway
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27 mpg | 27 mpg | |
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Bore-and-Stroke
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3.25 / 3.65 " | 3.25 / 3.65 " | |
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Curb weight
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3,591 lbs. | 3,591 lbs. | |
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Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
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4,960 lbs. | 4,960 lbs. | |
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Payload
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1,330 lbs. | 1,330 lbs. | |
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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2,200 lbs. | 2,200 lbs. | |
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Wheelbase
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102.5 " | 102.5 " | |
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Front track
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61.8 " | 61.8 " | |
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Rear track
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61.9 " | 61.9 " | |
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Turning radius
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19.5 ' | 19.5 ' | |
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Drag coefficient
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.37 | .37 | |
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Front legroom
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40.1 " | 40.1 " | |
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Rear legroom
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35.8 " | 35.8 " | |
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Front headroom
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39.1 " | 39.1 " | |
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Rear headroom
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39.0 " | 39.0 " | |
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Front shoulder room
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56.2 " | 56.2 " | |
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Rear shoulder room
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55.0 " | 55.0 " | |
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Luggage volume
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23.8 cu.ft. | 23.8 cu.ft. | |
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Luggage volume (max)
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56.1 cu.ft. | 56.1 cu.ft. | |
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Passenger volume
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95 cu.ft. | 95 cu.ft. | |
| Fuel tank | 16.8 gal. | 16.8 gal. | |
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