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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan
New from
$28,990 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 - 8.8 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 $28,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $44,990 for the R-line.
There are 2 variants of the Tiguan available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2014.
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 (130kW/380Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2015 Tiguan is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
72.08 - 91.28 kW/t
43.77 kW/t
108.52 kW/t
Boot Space
395 litres
395 litres
740 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 - 8.8 L/100km
5.6 L/100km
11.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
727 - 1,032 km
600 km
1,071 km
Price
$28,990 - $44,990
$25,990
$50,610
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 - 2,200 kg
800 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
18°
16.7°
29.9°
Departure Angle
25°
24.4°
32.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
193 mm
150 mm
323 mm
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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,990 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $31,490 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,990 |
R-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Specs
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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions
1686mm
1809mm
4426mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Tiguan
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Tiguan that uses the most amount of fuel is the R-Line with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.8L 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, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.8 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km |
2015 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 $28,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line that starts from $44,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is 2200 kg offered by the following variants: Base and R-Line.
The largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base which measures 1809mm wide, 4426mm in length and sits 1686mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line 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 R-Line 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.