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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
Used from
$28,490 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
6 - 8.9 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Tiguan
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $28,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $42,990 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the Tiguan available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2011.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/280Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/320Nm) and 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (118kW/240Nm). Available with manual, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2012 Tiguan was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions
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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Tiguan
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Tiguan that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Tiguan variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Volkswagen Tiguan | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.8 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.7 L/100km |
2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km |
1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.9 L/100km |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Volkswagen Tiguan FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base that starts from $28,490.
The most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base that starts from $42,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg
The largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base which measures 1809mm wide, 4427mm in length and sits 1686mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base which has 155kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Volkswagen Tiguan is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Tiguan may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.