2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion — Full Specifications
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The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion is an SUV powered by a 2L 4-cyl turbo regular gasoline engine. It returns around 30 mpg (UK) / 25 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Related listing: see also the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan page for the base Tiguan listing, which may cover additional engines and body styles.
Compared with the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 30 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged.
Full Specifications
| Engine | 2L 4-cyl turbo |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 30 combined / 26 urban / 36 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 25 combined / 22 city / 30 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 218 g/km |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | 5 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions) |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $2,700 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 1 configuration for the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion, all with the 2L 4-cyl turbo engine. 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 |
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 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion
Running Costs: 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion at 30 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,212 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $2,700 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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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
No NHTSA crash-test rating is on record for this model year. The NHTSA rates only a subset of vehicles each year; you can browse every rated vehicle on our NHTSA Safety Ratings hub.
How It Compares
How does the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion compare to similar SUVs? For context, SUVs in our database average around 27 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 30 mpg figure is 3 mpg better than that average. Its 218 g/km CO₂ figure is 35 g/km lower than the 253 g/km average for SUVs on this site. This comparison is based on 1824 SUVs in our dataset.
Volkswagen models in our database average about 33 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion's 30 mpg is 3 mpg below that make average.
Of the 17 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion model years we cover, the 2026 is the most economical on its best configuration (30 mpg UK combined). See every Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion 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 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion 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 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion?
The most efficient configuration returns around 30 mpg (UK) combined, or 25 mpg on the US EPA cycle.
How much does the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $2,700 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.
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion's fuel economy good for an SUV?
Yes — it returns around 30 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.