2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Trims Comparison

2020 Tiguan trim level differences

The 2020 VW Tiguan is a two- or three-row SUV that comes in five trim levels: S, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL and SEL Premium R-Line. All Tiguans are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (184 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque) that's connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional. Three rows of seating come standard with front-wheel-drive models, and two rows are standard on all-wheel-drive models (with a third row available as an option).

Standard features for the Tiguan S include a 40/20/40-split folding rear seat, a 6.5-inch touchscreen display, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Driver assistance features include forward collision warning with automatic braking and blind-spot monitoring.

The SE includes all that plus useful extras such as keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone climate control, simulated leather upholstery, heated front seats and an 8-inch touchscreen. The SE R-Line Black is pretty much the same thing but has larger wheels and sportier exterior styling elements.

Compared to the SE, the SEL and SEL R-Line come standard with even more features that include a panoramic sunroof, a power liftgate, remote start, a full digital gauge cluster display, more driver safety features, leather upholstery and a nine-speaker Fender sound system.

Which 2020 Tiguan trim does Edmunds recommend?

As with most new vehicles, the sweet spot seems to be right near the middle. We recommend the VW Tiguan SE, one step up from the entry-level S model. It's still affordable, but you get some appealing upgrades such as a power driver's seat, heated front seats and keyless entry.

Compare 2020 Tiguan trims side-by-side

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Bensenville, IL
S
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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SE
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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6 for sale near you
SE R-Line Black
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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2 for sale near you
SEL
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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7 for sale near you
SEL Premium R-Line
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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2 for sale near you

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
cloth
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette
leather
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
184 hp @ 4,400 rpm
184 hp @ 4,400 rpm
184 hp @ 4,400 rpm
184 hp @ 4,400 rpm
184 hp @ 4,400 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
215/65R17
215/65R17
255/40R20
235/50R19
255/40R20
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
20 X 8.5-in
19 X 7.0-in
20 X 8.5-in
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

22 / 29 / 25 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
15.3 gal.
15.3 gal.
15.3 gal.
15.3 gal.
15.9 gal.
337 / 444 miles
337 / 444 miles
337 / 444 miles
337 / 444 miles
318 / 429 miles
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

37.7 ft.
37.7 ft.
37.7 ft.
37.7 ft.
37.7 ft.
3,757 lb.
3,757 lb.
3,757 lb.
3,757 lb.
3,847 lb.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
66.3 in.
66.3 in.
66.3 in.
66.3 in.
66.3 in.
185.1 in.
185.1 in.
185.1 in.
185.1 in.
185.1 in.
109.8 in.
109.8 in.
109.8 in.
109.8 in.
109.8 in.
7 
7 
7 
7 
5 
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
12.0 cu. ft.
37.6 cu. ft.
65.7 cu. ft.
65.7 cu. ft.
65.7 cu. ft.
65.7 cu. ft.
73.5 cu. ft.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
57.0 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
38.9 in.
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
36.5 in.
38.7 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.8 in.

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

$39,793
$40,340
$41,317
$42,592
$45,897
$0.53
$0.54
$0.55
$0.57
$0.61
$11,150
$11,437
$11,401
$13,136
$13,711
$3,051
$3,240
$3,713
$3,643
$4,159
$1,725
$1,796
$1,972
$1,946
$2,139
$10,799
$10,799
$10,799
$10,799
$11,735
$3,542
$3,542
$3,542
$3,542
$3,689
$6,270
$6,270
$6,634
$6,270
$6,884
$3,256
$3,256
$3,256
$3,256
$3,580

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

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