2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

    Used from

    $34,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.1 - 9 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Tiguan

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $34,990 for the Trendline variant and topping out at $59,990 for the Wolfsburg Edition.

    There are 7 variants of the Tiguan available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2021.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (162kW/350Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/400Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 Tiguan was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Specs

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    Trendline

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 2
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Energy recuperation
      • Engine
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.3
      • Headroom Front: 1049
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Rear: 1012
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1503
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1491
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Comfortline

    Adds to Trendline:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Titanium Look
      • On Dash: Titanium Look
      • On Doors: Titanium Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • Rear seats
      • Remote Folding
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Trendline:
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Life

    Adds to Comfortline:
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
      • Emergency Driver Intervention Inc Park
      • Emergency Driver Intervention System
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Facial/gesture control
      • Location: Front
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
      • On Gearknob: Chrome And Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
      • Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 999
      • Mirrorlink Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Semi-automatic Park & Perpendicular
      • Type: Semi-automatic Parking
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
      • Number: 2
    • Ventilation system
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    Removes from Comfortline:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Rear seats
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    Elegance

    Adds to Life:
    • Autonomous drive
      • City
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 9.2
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Fog Light Function
      • Matrix
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 9.2
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    Removes from Life:
    • Cylinder shutdown
      • Number Of Cylinders: 2
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Titanium Look
      • On Dash: Titanium Look
      • On Doors: Titanium Look
      • On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
      • On Gearknob: Chrome And Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour

    Highline

    Adds to Elegance:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 9.2
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Rear seats
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from Elegance:
    • Anti collision system
      • Emergency Driver Intervention Inc Park
      • Emergency Driver Intervention System
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Facial/gesture control
      • Location: Front
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Fog Light Function
      • Matrix
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
      • Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 999
      • Mirrorlink Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Semi-automatic Park & Perpendicular
      • Type: Semi-automatic Parking
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
      • Number: 2
    • Ventilation system
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Other

    R-Line

    Adds to Highline:
    • Anti collision system
      • Emergency Driver Intervention Inc Park
      • Emergency Driver Intervention System
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Facial/gesture control
      • Location: Front
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Fog Light Function
      • Matrix
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
      • Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 999
      • Mirrorlink Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Semi-automatic Park & Perpendicular
      • Type: Semi-automatic Parking
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
      • Number: 2
    • Ventilation system
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    Removes from Highline:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Autonomous drive
      • City
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 9.2
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • Rear seats
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    Wolfsburg Edition

    Adds to R-Line:
    • Autonomous drive
      • City
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 12
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.5
      • Headroom Front: 1054
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Rear: 1002
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 59.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1503
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 9.2
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Dynaudio
      • Number Of: 9
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Alexa
    Removes from R-Line:
    • Anti collision system
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Facial/gesture control
      • Location: Front
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Fog Light Function
      • Matrix
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.3
      • Headroom Front: 1049
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Rear: 1012
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1491
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 999
      • Mirrorlink Wireless Connection
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Ventilation system
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
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    2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions

    1648mm
    1839mm
    4486mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy

    There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Tiguan

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Tiguan is the R-Line with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Tiguan that uses the most amount of fuel is the Wolfsburg Edition with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9L 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 TiguanFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.5 L/100km
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.1 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy

    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.

    2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Tiguan?

    The Volkswagen Tiguan offers a 5 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 Trendline that starts from $34,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the Wolfsburg Edition that starts from $59,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: Life, Comfortline, Elegance, Highline and R-Line.

    The largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Wolfsburg Edition which measures 1839mm wide, 4701mm in length and sits 1665mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the Wolfsburg Edition which has 162kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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    The heaviest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Elegance which weighs 2320 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Tiguan may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.