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    Volkswagen Tiguan Base (2016) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 3rd July 2015. The Volkswagen Tiguan is regarded as a small SUV built in Germany with prices starting at $28,990 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Tiguan is powered by a 1.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 240 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Tiguan Base uses 6.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 162g of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 928km per full tank

    The Volkswagen Tiguan measures 1686mm (66.4 inches) in height, 4426mm (174.3 inches) in length, 1809mm (71.2 inches) in width with a 2605mm (102.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1554kg (3426.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Tiguan Base comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Base has a 193mm ground clearance with a 1800kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    72.08 - 91.28 kW/t
    43.77 kW/t
    108.52 kW/t
    Boot Space
    395 litres
    128 litres
    577 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.2 - 8.8 L/100km
    5.7 L/100km
    11.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    727 - 1,032 km
    600 km
    1,053 km
    Price
    $28,990 - $44,990
    $27,490
    $68,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 - 2,200 kg
    800 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    18°
    16.7°
    29.9°
    Departure Angle
    25°
    24.5°
    32.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    193 mm
    170 mm
    323 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,426 mm
    1,809 mm
    1,686 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,426 mm
    Overall Width1,809 mm
    Overall Height1,686 mm
    Wheelbase2,605 mm

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    Base

    1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo & Supercharger

    Emission Control Level

    Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
    Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
    Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
    CO2 Level (Combined): 162
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 76.5
    Engine (cc): 1390
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.4
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 75.6
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
    Main Capacity (L): 64
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.1
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Display Screen

    Location: ?
    Number of Screens: 1
    Screen Size (in): 6.5
    Touch Screen: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 928
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 577
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 14.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.9
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 41
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 34
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.9
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.9
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 48
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 40
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.5
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.7
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 33
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 27

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.9

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.9

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 160
    Maximum Power (kW): 118
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 240
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Limited Slip Differential

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Electronic

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Cargo Capacity

    Measurement Standard: VDA
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 53.3
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1510
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.9
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 395

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 61.8
    Front Track (mm): 1569
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.6
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 193
    Overall Height (in): 66.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1686
    Overall Length (in): 174.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4426
    Overall Width (in): 71.2
    Overall Width (mm): 1809
    Rear Track (in): 61.9
    Rear Track (mm): 1571
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.4
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12000
    Wheelbase (in): 102.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2605

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.1
    Front Headroom (mm): 992
    Rear Headroom (in): 39.0
    Rear Headroom (mm): 991
    Front Hip Room (in): 58.3
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1482
    Rear Hip Room (in): 57.4
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1459
    Front Leg Room (in): 40.1
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1018
    Rear Leg Room (in): 35.8
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 910

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 18.0
    Departure Angle: 25.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Local Body Type: SUV
    Platform Code: Pq35
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Bumpers

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Height Adjustment: Manual
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    External Colour: Silver
    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1554
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3425
    Tare Weight (kg): 1498

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Digital Media Card: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Touch Screen: yes

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Media Type: CD

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    iPod Connection (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 8

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Mobile Integration

    Android Auto: yes
    Apple Carplay: yes
    Mirrorlink: yes

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
    Location (12V): Front
    Location (12V): Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 6

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Date Tested: 20080715
    ANCAP Overall: 5.00
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: 2.0tdi Trend Lhd

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Semi-Auto

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 15000
    Distance (miles): 9321
    Period (Months): 12

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