Verdict
C
BHP
207 bhp
0–60
7.8 s
Top speed
130 mph
MPG
28 mpg (US)
Used
$3,800-$13,000
Strengths
- First Tiguan — well-judged size
- Real off-road chops with 4Motion
- R-Line styling pack popular
Weaknesses
- EA888 oil consumption
- Dieselgate-affected TDIs
- Haldex servicing often skipped
Notable tech
- PQ35 platform
- EA888 Gen 1 2.0 TSI petrol
- EA189 2.0 TDI
- Haldex 4 4Motion AWD
- Off-Road and Escape trim with hill descent
- 2011 facelift
Common issues
- EA888 oil consumption
- Timing chain tensioner failures
- EA189 Dieselgate emissions
- Haldex pump screen blockage
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.4 TSI 122
BHP121
Torque200 Nm
0–6011.7 s
Top111 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT
1.4 TSI 150
BHP148
Torque240 Nm
0–609.7 s
Top120 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveFWD / 4Motion
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TSI 170
BHP168
Torque280 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox6MT
2.0 TSI 210
BHP207
Torque280 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG
2.0 TDI 110
BHP108
Torque250 Nm
0–6011.9 s
Top109 mph
MPG (US)44 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT
2.0 TDI 140
BHP138
Torque320 Nm
0–6010.5 s
Top116 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveFWD / 4Motion
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TDI 170
BHP168
Torque350 Nm
0–608.9 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG