Volkswagen Tiguan MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Tiguan model year from 2009 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Tiguan has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 29 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volkswagen Tiguan fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25–29 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $37,937 | 12,824 listings |
| 2025 | 25–29 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $31,997 | 867 listings |
| 2024 | 24–27 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $23,786 | 2,984 listings |
| 2023 | 24–27 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $23,998 | 1,856 listings |
| 2022 | 24–26 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $21,497 | 1,824 listings |
| 2021 | 24–25 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $18,308 | 801 listings |
| 2020 | 23–25 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $16,998 | 624 listings |
| 2019 | 24–25 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $14,991 | 470 listings |
| 2018 | 22–24 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $13,799 | 418 listings |
| 2017 | 21–22 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $11,700 | 297 listings |
| 2016 | 22–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $9,999 | 224 listings |
| 2015 | 22–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl | $9,784 | 133 listings |
| 2014 | 21–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 21–23 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 21–24 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 21–22 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 20–21 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 20–21 | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2026 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 29 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $37,937 on VehiSales (12,824 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan S | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Tiguan SEL 4Motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2025 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 29 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $31,997 on VehiSales (867 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan S | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2024 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 27 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $23,786 on VehiSales (2,984 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan S | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Tiguan R-Line 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2023 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 27 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $23,998 on VehiSales (1,856 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan S | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Tiguan R-Line 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2022 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 26 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $21,497 on VehiSales (1,824 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Tiguan R-Line 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2021 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 25 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $18,308 on VehiSales (801 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG |
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2020 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 25 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $16,998 on VehiSales (624 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2019 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 25 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $14,991 on VehiSales (470 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2018 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $13,799 on VehiSales (418 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Tiguan Limited | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Tiguan Limited 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2017 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $11,700 on VehiSales (297 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2016 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $9,999 on VehiSales (224 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2015 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $9,784 on VehiSales (133 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2014 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2013 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2012 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 26 | 24 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2011 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2010 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan: engines & MPG
The 2009 Tiguan was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen Tiguan get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Tiguan ranges from 20 to 29 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
The 2026 Tiguan was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen Tiguan require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular and premium depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/volkswagen/tiguan.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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