2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Body / Chassis : Unitary steel
Production Years for Series : 2007 -
Price : MSRP: $25,995-39,235
Weight : 3404 lbs | 1544.028 kg
MPG City : 21
MPG Highway : 26
Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement : 3 cc | 0.2 cu in. | 0.0 L.
Power : 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 5100 RPM
Torque :207 Ft-Lbs (281 NM) @ 1700 RPM
Bore : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Stroke : 3.7 in | 93 mm.
Compression : 9.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum Alloy
Crankshaft :Forged steel
Transmission:
Automatic

1st Gear : 3.95
2nd Gear : 2.30
3rd Gear : 1.55
4th Gear : 1.16
5th Gear : 0.86
6th Gear : 0.69
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD
Frontal driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Frontal passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side rear passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating 18.5%
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD
Frontal driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Frontal passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Side rear passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating 17.4%

Component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Mfr Report Date20110228
NHTSA Campaign ID18V329000
SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
ConsequenceIf the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Mfr Report Date20150115
NHTSA Campaign ID16V045000
SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
ConsequenceIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69M1 (for Audi) and 69L9 (for VW).
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Mfr Report Date20150122
NHTSA Campaign ID15V311000
SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 20, 2015. These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, 'Certification.'
ConsequenceIf the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator may overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01A5.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Mfr Report Date20150312
NHTSA Campaign ID19V535000
SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
ConsequenceDeactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
2015 Averages
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $2.71
Total Car Production : 12,100,095

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has a wheelbase size of 102.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has a length of 174.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has a width of 71.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan have?A: The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has 39.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan have?A: The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has legroom of 40.10 inches.

Q: What is the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan's towing capacity?A: The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has a towing capaicty of 2200.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan was a SUV.

Q: How much did the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan had an MSRP of $25,995 - $$39,235 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan have? A: The engine powering the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (3 cc | 0.2 cu in. | 0.0 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 5100 RPM and 207 Ft-Lbs (281 NM) @ 1700 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan have? A: The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan had a Automatic gearbox.

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