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Key specifications
- Turbocharged Gas I4
- Engine Type
- 18 City / 26 Hwy
- MPG
- 200 hp
- Horsepower
- 5
- Seating Capacity
- Turbocharged Gas I4
- Engine Type
- 2.0L/121
- Displacement
- 200 @ 5100-6000
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 207 @ 1700-5000
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- MacPherson strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- Four-link
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Not Available
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Not Available
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- N/A
- Curb Weight
- 0 lbs
- Total Option Weight
- 17 gal
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- Standard
- Brake Assist
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Bluetooth®
- N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 140
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- Not Available
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- 11.300 x 0.500 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- 12.300 x 1.000 in
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Notable features
Seats up to five
200-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder
Front- or all-wheel drive
Six-speed manual or automatic
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4 Engine Type
2.0L/121 Displacement
200 @ 5100-6000 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
207 @ 1700-5000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
MacPherson strut Suspension Type - Front
Four-link Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Curb Weight
0 lbs Total Option Weight
17 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,433 lbs Base Curb Weight
N/A Curb Weight - Front
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
2,200 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
220 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,200 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
330 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
Safety
Standard Brake Assist
Standard Stability Control
Entertainment
Standard Bluetooth®
Electrical
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
140 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11.300 x 0.500 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.300 x 1.000 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
Pwr Brake Type
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification
100-plus point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Acceleration
Interior quality
Adjustable backseat legroom
Sporty handling
The bad
Ride too firm for some
Wide turning circle
Modest cargo volume (for class)
Prefers premium gas
Most recent
I bought my 2013 VW Tiguan S in 2015 when it had 20k
I bought my 2013 VW Tiguan S in 2015 when it had 20k miles on it. I had all the fluids changed (brake, transmission,engine oil, coolant). I drove it In Houston Tx commuting for 2.5 years and then have been driving it since then in Austin around town and on a few long trips. I frequently had brake fluid, engine oil and other
- Does recommend this car
The most unreliable car I've ever experienced
This was my daughter's car and it was the worst vehicle I have ever owned. It was purchased as a low mileage used car.
- The sunroof leaked front and rear even with the drains cleared.
- The intake valves had to be cleaned at around 60K miles. They were so dirty they were causing a multi-cylinder misfire. This is a time consuming
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
-
4/5
- Combined side rating front seat
-
5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
-
3/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
-
2/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
-
3/5
- Overall side crash rating
-
5/5
- Rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
4/5
18.5%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
4/5
18.5%
Risk of rollover
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