2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Trims Comparison
2023 Tiguan trim level differences
Volkswagen offers the 2023 Tiguan SUV in four trim levels: S, SE, SE R-Line Black and SEL R-Line. They all have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (184 horsepower, 221 lb-ft of torque) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard with the S, SE and SE R-Line Black trims, as is a third-row seat. All-wheel drive is optional for these versions of the Tiguan, and it eliminates the third row. The SEL R-Line includes standard all-wheel drive, hill descent control and two rows.
Which 2023 Tiguan trim does Edmunds recommend?
The midtrim SE is admittedly quite a bit more expensive than the entry-level Tiguan S. But its robust list of upgrades is well worth the extra spend. A power liftgate, adjustable lumbar for the front passenger, wireless smartphone compatibility and dual-zone climate control all make the everyday driving experience a bit better, while the synthetic leather upholstery makes your German SUV feel more premium. It also lacks the annoying touch-capacitive steering wheel controls of the SE R-Line Black just one step up the ladder.
Compare 2023 Tiguan trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Perkasie, PA
Vehicle | Tiguan S | Tiguan SE | Tiguan SE R-Line Black | Tiguan SEL R-Line |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
Satellite radio | Not Available | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | optional | standard | standard | standard |
Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leather |
Heated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | optional | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Country of final assembly | 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 |
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 |
Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l |
Engine configuration | 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 |
Tire size | 215/65R17 | 235/55R18 | 255/45R19 | 255/40R20 |
Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 19 X 8.5-in | 20 X 8.5-in |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 24 / 31 / 27 MPG | 23 / 30 / 26 MPG | 23 / 30 / 26 MPG | 21 / 28 / 24 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 367 / 474 miles | 352 / 459 miles | 352 / 459 miles | 334 / 445 miles |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 37.7 ft. | 37.7 ft. | 37.7 ft. | 37.7 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,737 lb. | 3,737 lb. | 3,737 lb. | 3,821 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 7.4 in. | 7.4 in. | 7.4 in. | 7.6 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 72.4 in. | 72.4 in. | 72.4 in. | 72.4 in. |
Height | 66.4 in. | 66.4 in. | 66.4 in. | 66.5 in. |
Length | 186.1 in. | 186.1 in. | 186.1 in. | 186.1 in. |
Wheelbase | 109.9 in. | 109.9 in. | 109.9 in. | 109.9 in. |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 12.0 cu. ft. | 12.0 cu. ft. | 12.0 cu. ft. | 37.6 cu. ft. |
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 65.3 cu. ft. | 65.3 cu. ft. | 65.3 cu. ft. | 73.4 cu. ft. |
Front Head Room | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 38.2 in. | 38.2 in. |
Front Leg Room | 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. |
Rear Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 37.7 in. | 37.8 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 36.6 in. | 36.6 in. | 36.6 in. | 38.7 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 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 |
True Cost to Own® | $36,932 | $37,474 | $38,525 | $40,661 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.49 | $0.5 | $0.51 | $0.54 |
Depreciation | $10,795 | $10,365 | $10,405 | $11,706 |
Financing | $3,970 | $4,274 | $4,791 | $5,264 |
Taxes & Fees | $1,539 | $1,640 | $1,811 | $1,968 |
Fuel | $9,829 | $10,201 | $10,201 | $11,049 |
Insurance | $3,784 | $3,784 | $3,784 | $3,924 |
Maintenance | $4,907 | $5,102 | $5,425 | $4,431 |
Repairs | $2,108 | $2,108 | $2,108 | $2,319 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Storm Gray, cloth Titan Black, cloth | Storm Gray, leatherette Cinnamon, leatherette Titan Black, leatherette | Storm Gray, leatherette Cinnamon, leatherette Titan Black, leatherette | Noisette Brown, leather Storm Gray, leather Titan Black, leather |
Exterior | Deep Black Pearl Pyrite Silver Metallic Pure White Platinum Gray Metallic | Deep Black Pearl Pyrite Silver Metallic Atlantic Blue Metallic Kings Red Metallic Opal White Pearl Platinum Gray Metallic | Deep Black Pearl Pyrite Silver Metallic Opal White Pearl Platinum Gray Metallic | Deep Black Pearl Atlantic Blue Metallic Opal White Pearl Platinum Gray Metallic |