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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
Used from
$28,990 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
6.2 - 8.8 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Tiguan
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $28,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $44,990 for the R-line.
There are 2 variants of the Tiguan available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2015.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/280Nm), 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (118kW/240Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/380Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2016 Tiguan was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,990 |
R-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,990 |
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Specs
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Tiguan
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.2L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Tiguan that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.8L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 8.8 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 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 $28,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line that starts from $44,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is 2200 kg offered by the following variants: Base and R-Line.
The largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Base which measures 1809mm wide, 4426mm in length and sits 1686mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line 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 R-Line 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.