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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
New from
$28,490 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
6 - 8.9 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Tiguan
The new Volkswagen Tiguan is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $28,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $42,990 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the Tiguan available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2012.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (118kW/240Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/280Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/320Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2013 Tiguan is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
60.73 - 91.28 kW/t
43.77 kW/t
108.66 kW/t
Boot Space
395 litres
395 litres
740 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6 - 8.9 L/100km
5.6 L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
719 - 1,067 km
598 km
1,071 km
Price
$28,490 - $42,990
$25,490
$55,950
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year
1 year
3 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,800 - 2,000 kg
800 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
18°
18°
28.1°
Departure Angle
25°
24°
28.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
195 mm
170 mm
323 mm
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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Price
Base
Pacific
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $38,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Specs
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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions
1686mm
1809mm
4427mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Tiguan
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Tiguan that uses the most amount of fuel is the Pacific with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Tiguan variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volkswagen Tiguan | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.8 L/100km |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Volkswagen Tiguan FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base that starts from $28,490.
The most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base that starts from $42,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Pacific.
The largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base which measures 1809mm wide, 4427mm in length and sits 1686mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base which has 155kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Tiguan is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Tiguan may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.