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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

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$26,255

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

23

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

174.5” x 67.1”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(38 reviews)

The good:

  • Acceleration
  • Sporty handling
  • Adjustable backseat legroom
  • Fold-flat front passenger seat
  • Interior quality
  • Visibility

The bad:

  • Wide turning circle
  • Prefers premium gas
  • Outdated navigation system
  • Expensive AWD option
  • High price vs. competitors
  • R-Line ride too firm

14 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

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Notable features

  • Backup camera now standard
  • Touch-screen now standard
  • Manual transmission discontinued
  • R-Line trim
  • Front- or all-wheel drive
  • Seats up to five

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan review: Our expert's take

By Joe Wiesenfelder
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Executive Editor Joe Wiesenfelder, a Cars.com launch veteran, leads the car evaluation effort. He owns a 1984 Mercedes 300D and a 2002 Mazda Miata SE. Email Joe Wiesenfelder

Consumer reviews

(38 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.6
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Most recent consumer reviews

Water pump

This water pump is garbage and needs to have a recall haven't put 500 miles on it since I got it cause I work from home

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Mother of a disappointed car owner who work hard.

My Daughter brought one last year and she already needs to replace the ENGINE. She's kept up with all the fluids so either the place where she took it to for oil changes screwed up her truck or the dealership sold her a lemon. The dealership claim it's nothing they can do about it but she can trade it in with more money for a down payment. She tried to contact Volkswagen but No one has bothered to contact her back. Now she's stuck paying for a vehicle that DON'T RUN. WHY take a chance buying another vehicle from a dealership that won't help just to get another LEMON or buy another unreliable volkswagen vehicle. NOT. Angry Bird

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Reliable and great MPG

Loved this car for the three years I’ve owned it. Be sure to set aside $1,000 for a maintenance repair around 75,000 miles. Possibly sooner. Carbon build up is extremely common in Tiguans.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan base trim.
Combined side rating front seat
5
Combined side rating rear seat
5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
3
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
3
Overall rating
4
Overall side crash rating
5
Risk of rollover
18.5%
Rollover rating
4
Side barrier rating
5
Side barrier rating driver
5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5
Side pole rating driver front seat
4

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Volkswagen
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles/75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles/72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles/75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
Vehicles purchased on or after 1/5/21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs/24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr/12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years/24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification required
100-plus point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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