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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.

S
The base trim equips the Tiguan with these standard features:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Hill descent control (AWD models only)
  • Roof rails
  • Heated windshield washer-jet nozzles
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Heated and height-adjustable front seats
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Rear seat air-conditioning vents
  • Digital instrumentation with an 8-inch display
  • 6.5-inch center touchscreen infotainment system
  • Two USB ports
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • VW's Car-Net connected services including Wi-Fi access (requires enrollment and/or subscription)

Standard safety equipment on every Tiguan includes:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
    • Note: Due to the ongoing microchip shortage, some S, SE and SE R-Line Black models could be built without this feature. This will be noted on the window sticker as "Rear Sensors Delete" and a credit will be applied to the vehicle.

Tiguan S buyers can upgrade the safety technology with an IQ.Drive & S Convenience package. It contains:

  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
  • Faux leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Tiguan and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Emergency assist (with adaptive cruise control and lane keeping system active, can detect an unresponsive driver and bring the Tiguan to a safe stop)

SE
The Tiguan SE includes the contents of IQ.Drive & S Convenience package and adds these features:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Power liftgate
    • Note: Due to the ongoing microchip shortage, some SE and SE R-Line Black models could be built without this feature. This will be noted on the window sticker as "Power Rear Liftgate Delete" and a credit will be applied to the vehicle.
  • Remote engine start
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Synthetic and perforated leather seating surfaces
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Lumbar adjustment for front passenger seat
  • Touch-sensing dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Upgraded infotainment system with 8-inch touchscreen and voice control
  • Bluetooth support for multiple devices
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad
  • Rear USB port

A panoramic sunroof is available as a stand-alone option.

SE R-Line Black
This trim includes sporty R-Line styling and comes with these add-ons:

  • Black exterior and interior trim
  • 19-inch black wheels
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Capacitive touch buttons on steering wheel
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

SEL R-Line
The top-of-the-line Tiguan SEL R-Line includes:

  • All-wheel drive
  • Hill descent control (controls vehicle speed on steep downhill surfaces)
  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Light bar integrated into grille
  • Additional chrome exterior trim
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Cargo cover
  • Ventilated front seats
    • Note: Due to the ongoing microchip shortage, some SEL R-Line models could be built without this feature. This will be noted on the window sticker as "Ventilated Front Seats Delete" and a credit will be applied to the vehicle.
  • Leather sport seats
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 10.25-inch digital instrument display
  • Integrated navigation system
  • Fender premium sound system
  • 360-degree surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the Tiguan and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

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

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Tiguan S
Tiguan SE
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S
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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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
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
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
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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
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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
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.
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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
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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