Skip to main content

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:

S
The base trim comes standard with:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights with automatic high beams
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Manual-dimming rearview mirror
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Heated front seats
  • 12.9-inch center touchscreen
  • 10.25-inch digital instrument panel
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Seven-speaker audio system
  • Wireless smartphone charger

Every Tiguan comes standard with these driver aids:

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Emergency assist (with adaptive cruise control and lane keeping system active, can detect an unresponsive driver and bring the Tiguan to a safe stop)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

The S trim's only option is 18-inch wheels.

SE
The SE builds on the S with:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Power liftgate
  • Remote engine start
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat

A panoramic sunroof is available as a stand-alone option on the SE trim.

SE R-Line Black
Adds a sporty look and additional features with:

  • Black exterior and interior trim
  • 20-inch black wheels
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

SEL R-Line
The top Tiguan adds loads of features such as:

  • All-wheel drive
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Front and rear light bars with illuminated logos
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Upgraded interior ambient lighting
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Massaging function for front seats
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated rear seats
  • 15-inch center touchscreen
  • 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • 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)

Pricing

Edmunds suggests you pay
$29,805
9 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in TX thru 6/30/25
Final assembly in Mexico

Compare 2025 Tiguan trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Little Elm, TX
Vehicle
Tiguan S
Tiguan SE
Tiguan SE R-Line Black
Tiguan SEL R-Line
Vehicle
S
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$31,670
Avg Price Paid
$30,555
See all Tiguan S for sale
SE R-Line Black
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$37,630
Avg Price Paid
$37,022
See all Tiguan SE R-Line Black for sale
SEL R-Line
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$41,930
Avg Price Paid
$41,250
See all Tiguan SEL R-Line for sale
Hide similarities
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
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
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
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