2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Trims Comparison
Which 2025 Tiguan trim does Edmunds recommend?
The SE trim is our pick because it keeps the price in check but still includes the generous list of features from the base S trim and adds worthy upgrades like synthetic leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver's seat, a power liftgate and interior ambient lighting. But if you have the budget for the top SEL R-Line, you'll enjoy its extensive list of features, including massaging front seats that are also heated and ventilated.
2025 Tiguan trim level differences
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is a five-passenger compact SUV that's available in four trim levels: S, SE, SE R-Line Black and SEL R-Line. All come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 201 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque with front-wheel drive or 221 lb-ft with all-wheel drive. That all-wheel-drive system is optional on all trims and standard on the top-tier SEL R-Line. An eight-speed automatic is the sole transmission choice. Notable features for each trim level include:
Pricing
Compare 2025 Tiguan trims side-by-side
Vehicle | Tiguan S | Tiguan SE | Tiguan SE R-Line Black | Tiguan SEL R-Line |
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Vehicle | Editors' Pick SE 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
| SE R-Line Black 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
| SEL R-Line 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Parking assistance | standard | standard | 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 | N/A | Mexico |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive | |||
Engine power | 201 hp @ 5,250 rpm | 201 hp @ 5,250 rpm | 201 hp @ 5,250 rpm | 201 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
Engine torque | 207 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm | 207 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm | 207 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1,500 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 automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Tire size | 215/65R17 | 235/50R19 | 255/40R20 | 255/40R20 |
Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 19 X 7.5-in | 20 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 | 26 / 34 / 29 MPG | 25 / 32 / 28 MPG | 25 / 32 / 28 MPG | 22 / 30 / 25 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 377 / 493 miles | 363 / 464 miles | 363 / 464 miles | 343 / 468 miles |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 38.1 ft. | 38.1 ft. | 38.1 ft. | 38.1 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,563 lb. | 3,607 lb. | 3,607 lb. | 3,801 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 6.6 in. | 6.6 in. | 6.6 in. | 7.0 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - | - |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. |
Height | 66.1 in. | 66.1 in. | 66.1 in. | 66.5 in. |
Length | 184.4 in. | 184.4 in. | 184.4 in. | 184.4 in. |
Wheelbase | 109.9 in. | 109.9 in. | 109.9 in. | 109.9 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 26.5 cu. ft. | 26.5 cu. ft. | 26.5 cu. ft. | 26.5 cu. ft. |
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 58.9 cu. ft. | 58.9 cu. ft. | 58.9 cu. ft. | 58.9 cu. ft. |
Front Head Room | 39.5 in. | 39.5 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 | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. | 55.7 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Grigio And Black, cloth | Grigio And Black, leatherette Mistral, leatherette Crystal Gray, leatherette | Grigio And Black, leatherette Crystal Gray, leatherette | Mistral, leather Grigio And Black, leather Amber Brown, leather |
Exterior | Pure White Platinum Gray Metallic Pyrite Silver Metallic Deep Black Pearl | Pure White Platinum Gray Metallic Pyrite Silver Metallic Deep Black Pearl Monterey Blue | Platinum Gray Metallic Sandstone w/Deep Black Roof Sandstone Monterey Blue w/Deep Black Roof Avocado Green w/Deep Black Roof Deep Black Pearl Monterey Blue Opal White w/Deep Black Roof Opal White Pearl | Sandstone Avocado Green w/Deep Black Roof Deep Black Pearl Monterey Blue Opal White Pearl |