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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan: Initial details
VW Australia has offered a sneak peek at what to expect from the refreshed Tiguan SUV range, due to hit local showrooms in the second quarter of 2021.
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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
New from
$34,150 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
6.4 - 8.3 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Tiguan
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The new Volkswagen Tiguan is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $34,150 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Trendline variant and topping out at $54,690 for the Highline.
There are 3 variants of the Tiguan available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/320Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm), 1.4L turbo (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic, manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2020 Tiguan is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Good
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Power to Weight
66.15 - 88.91 kW/t
52.95 kW/t
212.11 kW/t
Boot Space
230 litres
131 litres
1,069 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.4 - 8.3 L/100km
5.9 L/100km
16.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
723 - 938 km
554 km
1,682 km
Price
$40,150 - $54,690
$37,440
$139,950
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,800 - 2,500 kg
1,497 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
18.3°
14.7°
38°
Departure Angle
22.2°
15.3°
40°
Ground Clearance Unladen
201 mm
180 mm
291 mm
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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Price
Trendline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $34,990 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $34,150 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $34,490 |
Comfortline
Highline
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Specs
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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy
There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Tiguan
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Tiguan is the Highline with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Tiguan that uses the most amount of fuel is the Highline with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Tiguan variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volkswagen Tiguan | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.1 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.1 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Volkswagen Tiguan FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Trendline that starts from $34,150.
The most expensive Volkswagen Tiguan is the Highline that starts from $54,690.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Tiguan is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: Comfortline and Highline.
The largest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Highline which measures 1839mm wide, 4701mm in length and sits 1665mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Tiguan is the Highline which has 162kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Tiguan is the Highline which weighs 2190 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Tiguan may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.