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Volkswagen Tiguan (2016 to 2024)

Expert Rating

Used car score:

65
%
C

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

73
%
B

Safety Rating:

54
%
D

Eco Rating:

68
%
A

Reliability Rating:

69
%
C

Running Costs:

66
%
B

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

Used car score:

65
%
C

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

73
%
B

Safety Rating:

54
%
D

Eco Rating:

68
%
A

Reliability Rating:

69
%
C

Running Costs:

66
%
B

Summary


The Volkswagen Tiguan was a medium-sized SUV/crossover. This is the second-generation version, which was launched in 2016 and ending production in late 2023 ahead of the launch of an all-new model in 2024.

A lengthened model called the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, which has seven seats, joined the range in early 2018. The Tiguan range received a mild facelift at the end of 2020.

The Tiguan received mostly good to very good ratings from across the UK media, with widespread praise for its refinement and practicality.

The Volkswagen Tiguan shares its platform, engines and many other components with the SEAT Ateca, Skoda Karoq and Audi Q3, which are all similar mid-sized SUVs.

No longer on sale, the second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan has a Used Car Expert Rating of C, with a score of 65%.

Tiguan highlights

  • Quality interior
  • Smooth and quiet driving experience
  • Plenty of boot space
  • More spacious than its key rivals
  • Wide range of engine options

Tiguan lowlights

  • Uncomfortable sports suspension mode
  • Range-topping models get expensive
  • Fiddly touch-sensitive buttons
  • Alternatives are more affordable
  • Entry-level models not much fun to drive

Key specifications


Body style: Medium SUV/crossover
Engines: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £30,855 on-road

Launched: Summer 2016
Last updated: Winter 2020/21
Replacement due: TBA


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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: June 2016
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Adult protection: 96%
Child protection: 80%
Vulnerable road users: 68%
Safety assist: 68%

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Volkswagen Tiguan was not lab tested by Green NCAP during its production life.

Reliability rating


Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

The Volkswagen Tiguan has a slightly below-average reliability score, according to exclusive extended warranty data provided by our partner MotorEasy. This score covers both this generation Tiguan and the original (pre-2016) models.

The Tiguan’s most common mechanical problems relate to suspension, which account for close to a quarter of all warranty claims. These suspension repairs are relatively inexpensive, with an average repair bill of just over £250. Worth watching out for are gearbox problems, which are not hugely common but which have an average repair bill of about £2,200.

Given the below-average reliability score and potentially expensive bills, make sure any extended warranty cover you purchase for a Volkswagen Tiguan covers all of these potential problem areas.

Running cost rating


Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
Diesel models41 mpgD40 – 42 mpgD – D
Plug-in hybrid models163 mpgA157 – 177 mpgA – A
CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models166 g/kmC141 – 224 g/kmB – D
Diesel models157 g/kmC134 – 213 g/kmA – D
Plug-in hybrid models39 g/kmA36 – 42 g/kmA – A
Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
Plug-in hybrid models31 milesE29 – 34 milesE – E
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models26B11 – 50A – F
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£210B
Year 2£560B
Year 3£939B
Year 4£1,201B
Year 5£1,617B
Overall£4,527B

Running costs for the Volkswagen Tiguan are a bit of a mixed bag, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

We don’t have independently verified fuel consumption data for the petrol models, but the CO2 levels (which are linked closely to fuel consumption) are average. Meanwhile, fuel consumption for the diesels is poor.

The plug-in hybrid looks great on paper, but that’s due to the woeful EU/UK goverment lab tests that are completely useless at measuring a plug-in hybrid…

On the positive side, insurance costs, as well as servicing and maintenance over the first five years, should be very good.

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The Volkswagen Tiguan has received generally good media reviews, with widespread praise for its refinement and practicality.Volkswagen Tiguan (2016 to 2024)