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VW Tiguan Mk2

Headline trim: 2.0 TSI R — 316 bhp, 0-62 in 4.9s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
316 bhp
0–60
4.9 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$15,000-$51,000

Strengths

  • MQB platform — significantly improved
  • 7-seat Allspace from 2017
  • eHybrid PHEV from 2020 / R from 2021

Weaknesses

  • EA888 EVO PCV diaphragm
  • MIB infotainment glitches
  • PHEV cabin space hit by battery

Notable tech

  • MQB platform
  • EA888 EVO 2.0 TSI petrol
  • EA288 2.0 TDI
  • Haldex 5 4Motion AWD
  • Allspace 7-seater (2017+)
  • eHybrid PHEV (2020+) ~31-mile range
  • R 320 bhp variant (2021+)
  • 2020 facelift

Common issues

  • EA888 EVO PCV
  • 7-speed DSG mechatronic
  • MIB infotainment freezes
  • PHEV battery cooling pump faults

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.5 TSI EVO 150
BHP148
Torque250 Nm
0–609.2 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TSI 190
BHP187
Torque320 Nm
0–607.7 s
Top136 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox7DSG
2.0 TSI 230
BHP227
Torque350 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox7DSG
2.0 TSI 320 R
BHP316
Torque420 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox7DSG
1.4 TSI eHybrid 245
BHP242
Torque400 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)157 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6DSG
2.0 TDI 150
BHP148
Torque340 Nm
0–609.3 s
Top125 mph
MPG (US)45 mpg
DriveFWD / 4Motion
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TDI 190
BHP187
Torque400 Nm
0–607.9 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox7DSG