2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

Starting MSRP $22,995–$37,130

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: S 4dr Front-wheel Drive

Engines

See Specs 200-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 140-amp. alternator  
Standard 280 CCA battery  
(60Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Ultra low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Available Mode select transmission  
Available Sequential sport shift: Tiptronic  
3.30 Axle ratio  
Available Axle ratio: 3.45  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Available Overdrive  
Available Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Full wheel wheel covers  
Standard P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear bumper with black rub strip  
Standard Front license plate bracket  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Available Class II trailering with harness, hitch  
Standard Black bodyside cladding  
Standard Chrome grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Climatic manual air conditioning  
Available Climatronic automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Standard Console ducts  
Available Front and rear express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Available Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with front and rear 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
glovebox Refrigerated/cooled box  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 4 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear manual reclining 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Manual rear seat fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest with pass-thru  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Leather/metal-look shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Aluminum and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Rigid cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 8 speakers
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid and roof mount antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Available Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Brake pad wear  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Side Curtain Protection curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Immobilizer III Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
121 cu.in. Engine displacement  
200-hp @ 5,100 rpm Engine horsepower  
207 lbs.-ft. @ 1,700 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.2" x 3.7" Engine bore x stroke  
9.60 to 1 Compression ratio  
16.8 gal. Fuel tank capacity
18 mpg Fuel economy city  
26 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.37 Drag coefficient  
3,397 lbs. Curb weight  
4,740 lbs. GVWR  
1,352 lbs. Payload  
2,200 lbs. Towing capacity  
174.5" Exterior length  
71.2" Exterior body width  
65.6" Exterior height  
102.5" Wheelbase  
61.8" Front tread  
61.9" Rear tread  
19.5' Turning radius  
28 degrees Approach angle  
25 degrees Departure angle  
6.9" Ground clearance (min.)  
31 degrees Max. climbing degree  
21 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
27 degrees Max. tilt angle  
40.1" Front legroom  
35.8" Rear legroom  
39.1" Front headroom  
39.0" Rear headroom  
56.2" Front shoulder room  
55.0" Rear shoulder room  
95.3 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
23.8 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
56.1 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
56.1 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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