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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in |
| Length | 174.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in |
| Height | 65.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3404 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4-door SUV Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | S | LE | SE | SEL |
| Standard Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | |||
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD | AWD | |
| Standard Tires | 215/65HR16 tires | 215/65HR16 tires | 235/50HR18 tires | 255/40HR19 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Wanted a fun to drive sporty vehicle, yet needed good interior space since I have two teenage girls. Bounced between cars & CUV's. Found the Tiguan & was sold. Love the size, the spunk, acceleration, AND fuel economy. Wasn't sure about the leatherette seats, but after 4 months have come to like them. Averaging about 24mpg w/ mostly city driving. Pure freeway at 75 mpg yields close to 30mpg in San Diego. UPDATE: Ending up selling this vehicle since at 50k miles I started to have serious problems like leaking gaskets, a failed water pump, and carbon buildup which hurt performance. Also two ignition coils failed (ugh). Luckily it was all under warranty. Otherwise the repairs would have been ~$5,000 total (lots of labor). Ouch! VW gave me a $150 Visa gift card for the hassles incurred w/ all the repairs. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have a pair of 2.0T engines, in the Tig and in a 2009 GTI. One is very powerful, and one is extremely powerful. 'Nuff said. Funny how dofferent the gearing is-- the GTI is high-strung, never dropping below 2,400 rpm at cruising speeds, even in sixth. The Tiguan plays it lazy, preferring diesel-like engine speeds. Some owners gripe about this, but it's easy to kick down to lower gears, especially in S mode. It's really hard to come up with a reason to ever need more hp, more displacement or more cylinders than the 2.0T offers. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Performance is fine but the transmission calibration is pretty bad. The vehicle is overgeared and wants to find a tall gear to quickly. This necessitates frequent gear changing and torque converter unlocking to accommodate what is basically a flat road. Combination of six speeds with a loose torque converter provides the equivalent of 12 speed choices. Grade sensing software is abominable. Could be a lot nicer with tighter torque converter and numerically higher final drive ratio. Fortunately has a good Aisin transmission that hopefully can take all of this monkey business. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good. Driving in the mountains, I like the high torque at only 1700 RPM which makes the engine feel like a bigger engine. New transmission is smoother accelerating than last years model. Turbo lag takes a little adjusting to but still lots of fun. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 6 speed triptronic paired with the 2.0L TSI engine is great. Smooth power delivery, pulls very well from 2,000rpm all the way to redline. Took a few weeks for the transmission to stop shifting so early in to 6th at low speed but the computer seemed to have figured it out. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Poor transmission calibration makes it necessary for me to manually shift the transmission to avoid annoying up/down shifts. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Tires: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very good, high end Continentals are standard. Very good grip wet or dry & quiet! Nice 18" rims standard. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr SUV | S | 22,840 | 21,926 | 820 |
| 4dr SUV | LE | 25,175 | 24,168 | 820 |
| 4dr SUV | SE | 28,635 | 27,490 | 820 |
| 4dr SUV | SEL | 33,975 | 32,617 | 820 |
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