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Used 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

Volkswagen has simplified the 2022 Tiguan lineup, now offering the SUV in four trim levels: S, SE, SE R-Line Black and SEL R-Line. They all have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (184 horsepower, 221 lb-ft of torque) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard with S, SE and SE R-Line Black trims, as is a third-row seat. All-wheel drive is optional for these versions of the Tiguan, and it eliminates the third row. The SEL R-Line includes standard all-wheel drive.

S
The base trim equips the Tiguan with these standard features:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Roof rails
  • Heated windshield washer-jet nozzles
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Heated front seats
  • Rear seat air-conditioning vents
  • Digital instrumentation with an 8-inch display
  • 6.5-inch center touchscreen infotainment system
  • Two USB ports
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • VW's Car-Net connected services including Wi-Fi access (requires enrollment and/or subscription)

Standard safety equipment on every Tiguan includes:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Tiguan S buyers can upgrade the safety technology with an IQ.Drive & S Convenience package. It contains:

  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Tiguan and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Emergency assist (with adaptive cruise control and lane keeping system active, can detect an unresponsive driver and bring the Tiguan to a safe stop)

SE
The Tiguan SE includes the contents of IQ.Drive and the S Convenience package and adds these features:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Power liftgate
  • Remote engine start
  • Simulated and perforated leather seating surfaces
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Touch-sensing dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Upgraded infotainment system with 8-inch touchscreen and voice control
  • Bluetooth support for multiple devices
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad
  • Rear USB port

SE R-Line Black
This trim includes sporty R-Line styling and comes with these add-ons:

  • Black exterior and interior trim
  • Black 19-inch wheels
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

SEL R-Line
The top-of-the-line Tiguan SEL R-Line includes:

  • All-wheel drive
  • Hill descent control (controls vehicle speed on steep downhill surfaces)
  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Light bar integrated into grille
  • Additional chrome exterior trim
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Leather sport seats
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 10.25-inch digital instrument display
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Premium sound system
  • 360-degree surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the Tiguan and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Which Tiguan trim does Edmunds recommend?

For the best blend of style, equipment and value, the Tiguan SE is our recommendation. It includes an upgraded infotainment system with wireless smartphone integration capability and the Tiguan's full collection of driving aids, as well as added comfort and convenience features such as remote engine starting and dual-zone automatic climate control.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Vehicle
Tiguan S
Tiguan SE
Tiguan SE R-Line Black
Tiguan SEL R-Line
Vehicle
S
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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5 for sale near you
SE R-Line Black
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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12 for sale near you
SEL R-Line
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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2 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette
leatherette
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
184 hp @ 6,000 rpm
184 hp @ 6,000 rpm
184 hp @ 6,000 rpm
184 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
221 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
215/65R17
235/55R18
255/40R19
255/40R20
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
19 X 8.5-in
20 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 30 / 26 MPG
23 / 30 / 26 MPG
23 / 30 / 26 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.3 gal.
15.3 gal.
15.3 gal.
15.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
352 / 459 miles
352 / 459 miles
352 / 459 miles
334 / 445 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.7 ft.
37.7 ft.
37.7 ft.
37.7 ft.
Curb weight
3,765 lb.
3,765 lb.
3,765 lb.
3,856 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.4 in.
7.4 in.
7.4 in.
7.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
Height
66.4 in.
66.4 in.
66.4 in.
66.5 in.
Length
186.1 in.
186.1 in.
186.1 in.
186.1 in.
Wheelbase
109.9 in.
109.9 in.
109.9 in.
109.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
37.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
38.2 in.
38.2 in.
Front Leg Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
Rear Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
37.7 in.
37.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
38.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$37,897
$39,631
$39,312
$43,130
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.51
$0.53
$0.52
$0.58
Depreciation
$9,699
$10,823
$9,736
$11,261
Financing
$3,800
$4,123
$4,479
$5,086
Taxes & Fees
$1,691
$1,814
$1,949
$2,182
Fuel
$10,263
$10,263
$10,263
$11,117
Insurance
$4,401
$4,401
$4,401
$4,485
Maintenance
$5,321
$5,485
$5,762
$6,005
Repairs
$2,722
$2,722
$2,722
$2,994
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Titan Black, cloth
Storm Gray, cloth
Storm Gray, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Cinnamon, leatherette
Storm Gray, leatherette
Titan Black, leatherette
Cinnamon, leatherette
Storm Gray, leather
Titan Black, leather
Noisette Brown, leather
Exterior
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Atlantic Blue Metallic
Oryx White Pearl
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
King's Red Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Oryx White Pearl
Pyrite Silver Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Atlantic Blue Metallic
Oryx White Pearl
Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic