

James Wong
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan review
Pros
- Premium finishes and tech
- Punchy turbo performance
- Practical interior packaging
Cons
- No hybrid option... yet
- Pricier than Asian rivals
- Squeaky mirror on our tester
22 Days Ago
The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $28,990 for the base variant and topping out at $44,990 for the R-Line variant.
There are 2 variants of the Tiguan available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2011.
The 2016 Tiguan was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Tiguan include 1.4 in-line 4-cylinder turbo & supercharger (118kW/240Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (132kW/280Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (130kW/380Nm) and 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (155kW/280Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual, 6-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being R-Line.


James Wong
22 Days Ago
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2024
$43,990
2025
$44,990
2026
$45,650
2025
$50,690
2026
$51,450
2025
$55,990
2026
$56,850
2024
$57,090
2024
$60,590
2024
$63,990
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,426 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,809 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,686 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Volkswagen Tiguan Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
The cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan is the base variant that starts from $28,990.
See all Volkswagen Tiguan PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line variant that starts from $44,990.
See all Volkswagen Tiguan PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is 2200 kg shared by all variants.
See all Volkswagen Tiguan towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the base variant which measures 1809mm wide, 4426mm in length and sits 1686mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line variant which has 155kW of power and 280nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Tiguan is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The Volkswagen Tiguan may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.