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.
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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Irwin, PA
| Vehicle | Tiguan S | Tiguan SE | Tiguan SE R-Line Black | Tiguan SEL | Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leather |
| Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | optional | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | Mexico | Mexico | Mexico | Mexico | Mexico |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | ||||
| Engine power | 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 |
| Engine torque | 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 |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 215/65R17 | 215/65R17 | 255/40R20 | 235/50R19 | 255/40R20 |
| Wheel size | 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 |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 22 / 29 / 25 MPG | 22 / 29 / 25 MPG | 22 / 29 / 25 MPG | 22 / 29 / 25 MPG | 20 / 27 / 23 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 337 / 444 miles | 337 / 444 miles | 337 / 444 miles | 337 / 444 miles | 318 / 429 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 37.7 ft. | 37.7 ft. | 37.7 ft. | 37.7 ft. | 37.7 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,757 lb. | 3,757 lb. | 3,757 lb. | 3,757 lb. | 3,847 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 in. | 7.9 in. | 7.9 in. | 7.9 in. | 7.9 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 72.4 in. | 72.4 in. | 72.4 in. | 72.4 in. | 72.4 in. |
| Height | 66.3 in. | 66.3 in. | 66.3 in. | 66.3 in. | 66.3 in. |
| Length | 185.1 in. | 185.1 in. | 185.1 in. | 185.1 in. | 185.1 in. |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in. | 109.8 in. | 109.8 in. | 109.8 in. | 109.8 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 12.0 cu. ft. | 12.0 cu. ft. | 12.0 cu. ft. | 12.0 cu. ft. | 37.6 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 65.7 cu. ft. | 65.7 cu. ft. | 65.7 cu. ft. | 65.7 cu. ft. | 73.5 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. | 57.0 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 38.9 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 38.7 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.8 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $38,854 | $39,614 | $40,584 | $42,130 | $45,235 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.52 | $0.53 | $0.54 | $0.56 | $0.6 |
| Depreciation | $10,971 | $11,422 | $11,401 | $13,330 | $13,845 |
| Financing | $2,960 | $3,192 | $3,665 | $3,649 | $4,147 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,205 | $1,282 | $1,439 | $1,433 | $1,598 |
| Fuel | $10,608 | $10,608 | $10,608 | $10,608 | $11,526 |
| Insurance | $3,784 | $3,784 | $3,784 | $3,784 | $3,876 |
| Maintenance | $6,161 | $6,161 | $6,522 | $6,161 | $6,763 |
| Repairs | $3,165 | $3,165 | $3,165 | $3,165 | $3,480 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Titan Black, cloth Storm Gray, cloth | Storm Gray, leatherette Titan Black, leatherette | Storm Gray, leatherette Titan Black, leatherette | Storm Gray, leatherette Titan Black, leatherette | Saffrano Orange/Black, leather Storm Gray, leather Titan Black, leather |
| Exterior | Deep Black Pearl Platinum Gray Metallic Pure White Pyrite Silver Metallic Silk Blue Metallic | Cardinal Red Metallic Deep Black Pearl Platinum Gray Metallic Pure White Pyrite Silver Metallic Stone Blue Metallic Silk Blue Metallic | Deep Black Pearl Platinum Gray Metallic Pure White Pyrite Silver Metallic Stone Blue Metallic Silk Blue Metallic | Cardinal Red Metallic Deep Black Pearl Platinum Gray Metallic Pure White Pyrite Silver Metallic Stone Blue Metallic Silk Blue Metallic | Deep Black Pearl Platinum Gray Metallic Pure White Pyrite Silver Metallic Stone Blue Metallic Silk Blue Metallic |