Volkswagen · model year 2018
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Specifications and certified data for the 2018 model year. All Volkswagen Tiguan model years →
2018 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 215 | 45 | — | Dossier |
| Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Automatic | 195 | 105 | — | Dossier |
| Diesel | — | Diesel | Automatic | 180 | 130 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Automatic | 170 | 155 | — | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI 125PS Stop-Start S | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 137 | 47.1 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI 125PS Stop-Start SE | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 139 | 46.3 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI 125PS Stop-Start SE Navigation | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 139 | 46.3 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI ACT 150PS 4MOTION SE Navigation | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 155 | 40.9 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI ACT 150PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION SE Navigation | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 163 | 39.8 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI ACT 150PS 7speed DSG R-Line | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 140 | 46.3 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI ACT 150PS 7speed DSG SE Navigation | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 140 | 46.3 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI ACT 150PS 7speed DSG SEL | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 138 | 47.1 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI ACT 150PS Stop-Start R-Line | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 132 | 48.7 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI ACT 150PS Stop-Start S | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 130 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI ACT 150PS Stop-Start SE | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 132 | 48.7 | Dossier |
| 1.4 TSI ACT 150PS Stop-Start SE Navigation | 1,395 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 132 | 48.7 | Dossier |
| 2.0 BiTDI SCR 240PS 4MOTION DSG R-Line | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 167 | 44.1 | Dossier |
| 2.0 BiTDI SCR 240PS 4MOTION DSG SEL | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 167 | 44.1 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 115PS S | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 123 | 60.1 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS 4MOTION R-Line | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 141 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS 4MOTION S | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 139 | 53.3 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS 4MOTION SE | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 141 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS 4MOTION SE Navigation | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 141 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS 4MOTION SEL | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 141 | 52.3 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION R-Line | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 149 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION S | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 147 | 50.4 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION SE | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 149 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION SE Navigation | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 149 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION SEL | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 149 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS DSG R-Line | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 129 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS DSG SE | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 129 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS DSG SE Navigation | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 129 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS DSG SEL | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 129 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS R-Line | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 125 | 58.9 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS S | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 123 | 60.1 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS SE | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 125 | 58.9 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS SE Navigation | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 125 | 58.9 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS SEL | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 125 | 58.9 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 190PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION R-Line | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 149 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 190PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION SE | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 149 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 190PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION SE Navigation | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 149 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TDI SCR 190PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION SEL | 1,968 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 149 | 49.6 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TSI 180PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION R-Line | 1,984 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 170 | 38.2 | Dossier |
| 2.0 TSI 180PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION SEL | 1,984 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 170 | 38.2 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2018 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 24 | 368 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 382 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 23 | 391 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Later Release SUV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Later Release SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V590000 2026-09-11 · model years 2018
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…
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22V226000 2022-04-06 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.
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21V732000 2021-09-23 · model years 2018
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.
Remedy: Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.