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Last Updated on: 10 Aug 2026

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Volkswagen Tiguan specifications

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₹56.30 Lakh

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Volkswagen Tiguan key specifications

The Tiguan R-Line in India comes with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing a healthy 204hp and 320Nm of torque. As far as performance goes, the Tiguan R-Line can do 0-100kph run in a claimed 7.1 seconds and carry on to a top speed of 229kph. Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line mileage is a claimed 12.58kpl.

Mileage 12.58 kmpl	Engine 1984 cc
Fuel Type Petrol	Transmission DCT
Body Style SUV	Seats 5

Volkswagen Tiguan specifications

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The Tiguan R-Line in India comes with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing a healthy 204hp and 320Nm of torque.

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type	Turbocharged
Engine Displacement	1984 cc
Number of Cylinders	4
Engine Installation	Front
Fuel Type/ Propulsion	Petrol
Pure Electric Driving Mode	No
Gearbox Type	DCT
Number of Gears	7
Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox	No
Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox	Yes
Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox	Yes
Drive Layout	All Wheel Drive
Lockable Differential/s	Yes
Max Engine Power	204hp at 4500-6000 rpm
Max Engine Torque	320Nm at 1500-4400 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection
E20 Compatibility	Yes
Emission Standard	Bharat Stage VI
Auto Start/Stop	No
Official Fuel Economy	12.58 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 litres
User Reported Mileage	10.95 kmpl
0-100kph	7.11 s
20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)	4.15 s
40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)	5.32 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type	Independent, MacPherson Strut
Front Springs	Coil Springs
Rear Suspension Type	Independent, Multi-link
Rear Springs	Coil Springs
Damper Control
Ride Height Adjust	No
Type of Power Assist	Electric
Steering Adjust type	Manual
Steering Adjust	Tilt and Telescopic
4 Wheel Steer	No
Turning Radius	5.85 m
Front Brakes	Discs
Rear Brakes	Discs
Wheel Size	19 inches
Front Tyre Size	255/45 R19
Rear Tyre Size	255/45 R19
Wheels	Machine finished alloys

Dimensions

Length	4539 mm
Width	1859 mm
Height	1656 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm
Ground Clearance	176 mm
Kerb Weight	1758 kg
Chassis Type	Monocoque
Boot Capacity	652-1650 litres
Doors	5

Volkswagen Tiguan features

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Comfort

Power Windows	Front and Rear
Door Pockets
Bottle Holder in Doors
Bluetooth Connectivity
Power Windows with One Touch-Down	Driver Window Only
Digital Instrument Cluster	Fully Digital

Safety

Airbags	9
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Rear Seatbelt Reminder
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers
Roof Rails
Antenna	Shark Fin
LED DRLs
LED fog lamps
Projector Headlamps

Interior

Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Digital
Trip Meter
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty

Entertainment

Audio System
Speakers	8
Second Row USB port	Type C
Front USB port	Type C
CD Player
Branded Music System

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Questions you may find useful

•23w

I am confused between the Tiguan R-Line and Tayron. I am getting a new feature version of the Tiguan R-Line (with keyless entry, automatic tailgate, and space-saver spare wheel) for ₹42L on-road (2025 import), and the Tayron I am getting at ₹52.5L on-road. While the Tiguan R-Line misses out on ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera and ADAS (although I have heard it is available in the Euro-spec), it gets DCC Pro, which is great for ride comfort. Tayron gets all the other features but misses out on DCC Pro. Should I go with the Tiguan R-Line for ₹42L or the Tayron for ₹52L? I am an existing Polo owner for the past 9 years.

•21w

The Rs 42 lakh on-road price for the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is a very good deal, as it is heavily discounted from the original on-road price, which was in the high 50s across cities. But, as you pointed out, it misses some key features and is not as well-equipped as the VW Tayron.The Volkswagen Tayron is a larger SUV and is positioned as the more premium, family-oriented option, with more space and a richer features list. The Tiguan, in contrast, is more driver-focused and more compact, making it easier to drive and park in the city and more satisfying from behind the wheel.If you are looking for a more premium and spacious SUV, with extra features and a greater sense of luxury and tech, the Tayron naturally appeals more. It works better if you regularly use the back seat with adults, need more luggage space, or value features like ventilated seats, 360-degree camera and ADAS above all else.However, if you enjoy driving yourself and want something that feels agile, solid and engaging, the Tiguan R-Line plays more to those strengths. Its size, stance, and setup make it feel more alert and connected, which will resonate with you as an existing Polo owner for 9 years who is used to a sharp, driver-centric hatchback.