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Volkswagen Tiguan MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
14 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
15 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
16 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2009 2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-sp automated manual AWD 27.57
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With the turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel engine, 7-speed automated manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan has been averaging 27.57 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguans in this analysis were driven mostly in heavy traffic (about 36.7 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (23.3 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 107 miles per hour (13.3 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC not used at all.
2009 2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 17.4
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2009 2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 21.85
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2009 2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 20.29
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
40+ mpg constantly. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Its OK, but could be better. I see 21-22 suburban, as much as 28 on long highway trips. Premium fuel is the bigger drawback. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Less than I had hoped for at around 25mpg average. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Bring the tdi diesel to the US and problem solved. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
 

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Volkswagen Tiguan's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.