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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
SUV · 184 hp · 24 mpg combined
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$31,090Factory 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 tracking16 factory options, from $35 to $1,795.
R-Line Package for SEL$1,795
Accessory Towing Kit$700
Side Steps$695
Rear Spoiler$550
Roof Rack$365
Rearview Mirror w/Homelink$325
Rubber Mats Kit, Three-Row$285
Splash Guards$220
Privacy Cover$200
Hood Deflector$200
Paint Protection$125
Luggage Net$100
Roadside Assistance Kit$85
Wheel Locks$80
First Aid Kit$35
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Which Tiguan is right for you?
Eight trims, $24,595 to $37,550. Tap one to open it.
S184 hpS 4Motion184 hpSE184 hpSE 4Motion184 hpSEL184 hpSEL 4Motion184 hpSEL Premium184 hpSEL Premium 4Motion184 hp
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,860, from SEL 4Motion to SEL Premium.
The numbers.
One configuration: front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic.
184hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo
221lb-ftTorque
24mpgCombined · 22 city · 27 highway
FWD8-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
12 cu ftCargo volume
3,777 lbsCurb weight
5,247 lbsGVWR
1,500 lbsMax towing
1,213 lbsMax payload
121 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- leatherette
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 8-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- adaptive cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- leather steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- cooled storage compartment
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- 2 one-touch power windows
- 1st row power glass extended moonroof
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.0 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 235/55R H tires
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- blind spot warning accident avoidance system
- pre-collision safety system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- brake drying
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- 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
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
3 interiors
- Storm Gray
- Golden Oak/Black
- Titan Black
All leatherette.
8 factory paints
- Pure White
- Platinum Gray Metallic
- White Silver Metallic
- Habanero Orange Metallic
- Dark Moss Green Metallic
- Cardinal Red Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
- Silk Blue Metallic
Safety and recalls
13 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2018 Tiguan.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
6 yr / 72,000 mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 72,000 mi
Rust
7 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold7 yr
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Other years of the Tiguan SEL.
2019 Tiguan SEL
$31,795$705 more10 colors · starting MSRP
2017 Tiguan SEL
$34,500$3,410 more5 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Tiguan SEL
$32,245$1,155 more7 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.