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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE
SUV · 200 hp · 24 mpg combined
Sticker from
$28,635Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking7 factory options, from $35 to $1,099.
Side Steps$1,099
Trailer Hitch$500
Tiguan Protection Kit$430
Tiguan Trailer Hitch Extras$290
Tiguan Mat Kit$235
Splash Guards$220
First Aid Kit$35
Which Tiguan is right for you?
Seven trims, $22,840 to $35,930. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,385, from SE 4Motion to SEL.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
200hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo
207lb-ftTorque
24mpgCombined · 22 city · 27 highway
FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
23.8 cu ftCargo volume
3,404 lbsCurb weight
2,200 lbsMax towing
126 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- 4 one-touch power windows
- remote window operation
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 8-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- fold flat passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding with storage center armrest
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- speed-proportional power steering
- 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- cooled storage compartment
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- leather trim on shift knob
- front reading lights
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Manufacturer 0-60 mph acceleration time
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Drag Coefficient
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Country of final assembly
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Transmission
- Drive type
- alloy wheels
- 18 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 235/50R18 97H tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- daytime running lights
- cornering lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front and rear seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 8 total speakers
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- memory card slot
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- radio data system
- diversity antenna
2 interiors
- Beige
- Black
Both leatherette.
7 factory paints
- Candy White
- Wild Cherry Metallic
- White Gold Metallic
- Night Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Pepper Gray Metallic
- Deep Black Metallic
Safety and recalls
3 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Tiguan.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
12 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Maintenance
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold12 yr
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Other years of the Tiguan SE.
2013 Tiguan SE
$29,470$835 more7 colors · starting MSRP
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$28,215$420 less7 colors · starting MSRP
2014 Tiguan SE
$27,340$1,295 less8 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.