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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
New from
$0 excl. on-roads
8.4
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year
Fuel Efficiency
6.1-8.9 L / 100KM
About the Volkswagen Tiguan
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the 5NA MY23 generation, starting from $0 MLRP for the ALLSPACE 162 TSI PROLINE and topping out at $70,490 for the 235TSI R.
There are 43 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The Tiguan is built in Germany and is available with 2.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to AWD. The Tiguan is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Polished road manners
- Strong engines
- Well-packaged interior
Cons
- Optioned-up pricing
- Servicing still not the cheapest
- Rivals are gaining ground
Volkswagen Tiguan Rating
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
Entry-level
Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Best in class
Overall rating
8.4
7.4
8.9
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| ALLSPACE 110TSI LIFE | $42,700 | $42,700 |
| ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE | $46,600 | $46,600 |
| ALLSPACE 162TSI ELEGANCE | $55,400 | $55,400 |
| ALLSPACE 162TSI R-LINE | $58,800 | $58,800 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Specs
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions
1665mm
1839mm
4701mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
See all 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Boot Space
Boot space is 520L with the second row in its rearmost position and 615L with the rear seats slid forward, while folding them flat frees up 1655L of space.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Gallery
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Safety Rating
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing carried out in 2016.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Low- and high-speed autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control
- Parking sensors
- Driver fatigue monitoring
- Eight airbags
The Tiguan scored 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 80 per cent for child occupant protection, 68 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 68 per cent for safety assist.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy
Claimed combined cycle fuel economy figures for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan are below:
- 110TSI: 7.7L/100km
- 132TSI: 8.8L/100km
- 162TSI: 8.5L/100km
- 147TDI: 6.1L/100km
It’s worth noting only the 162TSI and 147TDI variants are fitted with an engine stop/start system. All petrol variants require a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.
The entry-level 110TSI Life is fitted with a 58L fuel tank, whereas the rest of the range has a 60L fuel tank. The 147TDI powertrain also requires AdBlue.
| Volkswagen Tiguan | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 110TSI LIFE | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.7 |
| 132TSI LIFE | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 8.8 |
| 147TDI ELEGANCE | DIESEL | 6.1 |
| 147TDI R-LINE | DIESEL | 6.1 |
| 162TSI ELEGANCE | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 8.5 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Tiguan?
All Volkswagen Tiguan’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan drive?
Our expert take on Volkswagen Tiguan drivability.
Quiet, firm without being stiff, and stable at speed.
Base cars use a 110kW and 250Nm 1.4-litre petrol four, next up is a 132kW and 320Nm 2.0-litre, with the two flagship (non-R) engines being a 162kW/350nm 2.0-litre petrol and a 147kW/400Nm diesel. The Tiguan R's 2.0-litre has a whopping 235kW/420Nm.
All use DSG dual-clutch automatics, and most have on-demand all-wheel drive.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Options
Options list for the Volkswagen Tiguan
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Volkswagen Tiguan variants on the official website, and within the official Volkswagen Tiguan specifications page.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Colours
What colours are available for the Volkswagen Tiguan
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey metallic
- Kings Red premium metallic
- Night Shade Blue metallic
- Reflex Silver metallic
- Deep Black pearl effect
Metallic and pearl effect exterior paint colours cost $900 and Kings Red premium metallic costs $1000.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Warranty
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Should you buy the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
If you want a mainstream medium SUV with European badge cred, plus a refined and sporty drive, then the Tiguan is among the best.
Volkswagen Tiguan FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan is the ALLSPACE 162 TSI PROLINE that starts from $0.
The most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the 235TSI R that starts from $70,490.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is 2500Kg offered by the following variants
- 132TSI LIFE
- ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
- 162TSI ELEGANCE
- 162TSI R-LINE
- 162TSI MONOCHROME
- 147TDI R-LINE
- ALLSPACE 162TSI MONOCHROME
- ALLSPACE 162TSI ELEGANCE
- 147TDI ELEGANCE
- ALLSPACE 147TDI ELEGANCE
- ALLSPACE 162TSI R-LINE
- ALLSPACE 147TDI R-LINE
The largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the ALLSPACE 110TSI LIFE which measures 1839mm wide, 4734mm in length and sits 1689mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the R GRID EDITION which has 235kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Tiguan is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Tiguan is the ALLSPACE 147TDI ELEGANCE which weighs 2450 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Volkswagen Tiguan below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| ALLSPACE 147TDI ELEGANCE | diesel |
| ALLSPACE 147TDI ELEGANCE | diesel |
| ALLSPACE 147TDI R-LINE | diesel |
| ALLSPACE 147TDI R-LINE | diesel |
| ALLSPACE 162TSI MONOCHROME | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 162TSI ELEGANCE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 162TSI MONOCHROME | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 162TSI ELEGANCE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 162TSI ELEGANCE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 162TSI R-LINE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 162TSI R-LINE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 162TSI R-LINE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE | premium unleaded petrol |
| 147TDI R-LINE | diesel |
| 147TDI ELEGANCE | diesel |
| 147TDI R-LINE | diesel |
| 147TDI ELEGANCE | diesel |
| ALLSPACE 110TSI LIFE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 110TSI LIFE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 110TSI LIFE | premium unleaded petrol |
| R GRID EDITION | premium unleaded petrol |
| R GRID EDITION | premium unleaded petrol |
| 235TSI R | premium unleaded petrol |
| 235TSI R | premium unleaded petrol |
| 235TSI R | premium unleaded petrol |
| 162TSI ELEGANCE | premium unleaded petrol |
| 162TSI ELEGANCE | premium unleaded petrol |
| 162TSI R-LINE | premium unleaded petrol |
| 162TSI R-LINE | premium unleaded petrol |
| 162TSI MONOCHROME | premium unleaded petrol |
| 162TSI ELEGANCE | premium unleaded petrol |
| 162TSI R-LINE | premium unleaded petrol |
| 162TSI MONOCHROME | premium unleaded petrol |
| 132TSI LIFE | premium unleaded petrol |
| 132TSI LIFE | premium unleaded petrol |
| 132TSI LIFE | premium unleaded petrol |
| 110TSI LIFE | premium unleaded petrol |
| 110TSI LIFE | premium unleaded petrol |
| 110TSI LIFE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 162 TSI PROLINE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ALLSPACE 162 TSI PROLINE | premium unleaded petrol |