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2023Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRegular

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan S

EPA ID: 45884

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City MPG

Combined MPG

27MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan S achieves an EPA-estimated 27 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 24 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 2L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (s8), this small sport utility vehicle 2wd features Front-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2023 Tiguan S produces approximately 331 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 S performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,200, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $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 TypeRegular

Engine2L 4-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions331 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemEquipped

GHG Score5/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$2,200

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $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

26.7

Impact vs EPA

+$21

/ 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

$524/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

44.1%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$9,722

30.9%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$7,459

23.7%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.3%

Total 5-Year Cost$31,441

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #25V082000·2025-04-03

critical

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

66.2 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 82 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 5.5 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.