The Volkswagen Tiguan is a 4-door SUV offered in 4WD 4dr Auto SE , 4WD 4dr Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav , 2WD 4dr Auto SEL , 4WD 4dr Auto SEL , 2WD 4dr Auto SE , 4WD 4dr Auto S w/Sunroof , 2WD 4dr Auto SEL w/Premium Nav *Ltd Avail* , 4WD 4dr Auto SEL w/Premium Nav & Dyn. *Ltd Avail* , 2WD 4dr Auto LE , 2WD 4dr Man S , 2WD 4dr Auto S , 4WD 4dr Auto S , 2WD 4dr Auto S w/Sunroof and 2WD 4dr Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav . The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 turbo (200 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 21 mpg city to 27 mpg highway. The Tiguan uses Premium fuel.
The Tiguan has a 2,200 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/optional (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Volvo XC60 , Toyota RAV4 , Acura RDX and Subaru Forester .
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