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2016Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDPremium

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

EPA ID: 36604

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City MPG

Combined MPG

23MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan achieves an EPA-estimated 23 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 21 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 2L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (s6), this small sport utility vehicle 2wd features Front-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2016 Tiguan produces approximately 393 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Tiguan performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $3,000, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $4,250 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

Fuel TypePremium

Engine2L 4-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions393 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score5/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$3,000

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $4,250

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

23.0

Impact vs EPA

+$1

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$552/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$13,860

41.8%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$11,413

34.4%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$7,459

22.5%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.2%

Total 5-Year Cost$33,132

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #19V535000·2019-11-25

critical

Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Volkswagen 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.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen 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.

Campaign #16V464000·2016-08-22

moderate

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

78.6 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 97 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 6.5 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.