2025 Volkswagen Tiguan — Full Specifications
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The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is an SUV powered by a 2L 4-cyl turbo regular gasoline engine. Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 34 mpg (UK) / 28 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 30–34 mpg (UK) across all configurations. Owners often keep a Volkswagen Tiguan workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
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Compared with the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan: Fuel economy improves from 32 to 34 mpg (UK) combined on the most efficient configuration. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged. The overall NHTSA rating moves from 4★ to 5★.
Full Specifications
| Engine | 2L 4-cyl turbo |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 34 combined / 30 urban / 38 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 28 combined / 25 city / 32 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 199 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 6 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $2,400 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 2 configurations for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, all with the 2L 4-cyl turbo engine. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 28 mpg (US), or 30 to 34 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 | 25 (22/30) | 218 | $2,700 |
| 2L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 | 28 (25/32) | 199 | $2,400 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
Owner Essentials for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
Running Costs: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan at 34 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,070 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $2,400 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns that include the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Electrical system (1), Air bags (1), Steering (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
- Electrical system — campaign 26V587000, reported 10 September 2026. Risk: An unexpected engine stall, loss of exterior lighting or warning lights, or failure of the rearview camera system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Air bags — campaign 25V854000, reported 10 December 2025. Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Steering — campaign 25V526000, reported 13 August 2025. Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most-reported areas are Electrical system (15), Forward collision avoidance (13), Unspecified (12). Complaints include 1 reported crash. That is well below the median of 110 complaints across the 17 Volkswagen Tiguan model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Electrical system (1 recall campaign · 15 owner complaints) — Test every switch, window, light and warning lamp on a test drive, and ask about battery or alternator replacements.
- Driver-assist sensors (13 owner complaints) — Check that driver-assist warning lights are off and sensors are clean and undamaged.
- Engine (10 owner complaints) — Listen for unusual noise on a cold start, check for warning lights and ask for the service records.
- Air bags (1 recall campaign) — Confirm any air bag inflator or module recalls were completed — enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Volkswagen Tiguan compare to similar SUVs? For context, SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 34 mpg figure is 7 mpg better than that average. Its 199 g/km CO₂ figure is 54 g/km lower than the 253 g/km average for SUVs on this site. This comparison is based on 1824 SUVs in our dataset.
At 34 mpg (UK) combined it sits close to the 33 mpg average for Volkswagen models in our database. Its 199 g/km CO₂ figure is 14 g/km lower than the 213 g/km Volkswagen average.
Of the 17 Volkswagen Tiguan model years we cover, the 2025 is the most economical on its best configuration (34 mpg UK combined). See every Volkswagen Tiguan year side by side.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
It's fitted with a 2L 4-cyl turbo regular gasoline engine, paired with a automatic (s8) transmission.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most efficient configuration returns around 34 mpg (UK) combined, or 28 mpg on the US EPA cycle. Across all configurations the UK combined figure runs from 30 to 34 mpg.
How much does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $2,400 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have a good safety rating?
It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash protection.
Does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns that include the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Electrical system (1), Air bags (1), Steering (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Among the 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Electrical system (15 complaints), Forward collision avoidance (13 complaints), Unspecified (12 complaints). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan's fuel economy good for an SUV?
Yes — it returns around 34 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 27 mpg among the SUVs we track, making it one of the more efficient options in its class.