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    2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

    The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $39,690 for the Life variant and topping out at $59,990 for the Wolfsburg Edition variant.

    There are 6 variants of the Tiguan available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2021.

    The 2021 Tiguan was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Volkswagen Tiguan include 1.4 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/250Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (132kW/320Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (162kW/350Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (147kW/400Nm) and 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (140kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $39,690 - $59,990†
    Transmission
    6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    SUV
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Retail Price
    $39,690 - $59,990†
    Transmission
    6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    SUV
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Tiguan comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Life and the most expensive being Wolfsburg Edition.

    2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

    Reviews

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    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
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    How does the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan compare?

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    Power to Weight
    66.75 - 93.48 kW/t
    64.14 kW/t
    120.24 kW/t
    Boot Space
    615 litres
    128 litres
    720 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.1 - 8.8 L/100km
    1.5 L/100km
    10.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    659 - 951 km
    224 km
    2,176 km
    Price
    $39,690 - $55,290
    $24,592
    $147,300
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    5 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,100 - 2,320 kg
    1,835 kg
    2,960 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 - 2,500 kg
    480 kg
    3,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    191 - 201 mm
    97 mm
    230 mm
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    2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

    Historical Information

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    Life

    2024

    $43,990

    Life

    2025

    $44,990

    Life

    2026

    $45,650

    Elegance

    2025

    $50,690

    Elegance

    2026

    $51,450

    R-Line

    2025

    $55,990

    R-Line

    2026

    $56,850

    Elegance

    2024

    $57,090

    R-Line

    2024

    $60,590

    Wolfsburg Edition

    2024

    $63,990

    Year
    2026
    2025
    2024
    Engine Type
    1.4L Combustion
    2.0L Combustion
    Fuel
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    SUV
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    110 kW
    150 kW
    195 kW
    132 kW
    162 kW

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    2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

    Dimensions

    4,509 mm
    1,839 mm
    inc mirror: 2,099 mm
    1,635 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,509 mm
    Overall Width1,839 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,099 mm
    Overall Height1,635 mm
    Wheelbase2,681 mm
    Load Capacity452 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Sales Data

    20244,582Total Sales
    20253,664Total Sales
    2026281YTD Sales

    Volkswagen Tiguan Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Life variant that starts from $39,690.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the Wolfsburg Edition variant that starts from $59,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: Life, Elegance, R-Line and Highline.

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    The largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Comfortline variant which measures 1839mm wide, 4701mm in length and sits 1665mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 162kW of power and 350nm of torque are the Elegance, Highline, R-Line and Wolfsburg Edition variants.

    The Volkswagen Tiguan is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Volkswagen Tiguan may be manufactured in Germany or Mexico.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Life variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2100 kg.

    The Volkswagen Tiguan may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

    # Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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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.

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