Against 500 other 4-cyl cars rated 2016–2018, the Tiguan Limited trails their 27.3 mpg average by 4.3 mpg, about $263 a year.
Every Volkswagen Tiguan Limited engine, compared
The Volkswagen Tiguan Limited was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 20 / 26 | 2018–2018 | $1,670 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda CR-V gets 30 mpg, the Honda Pilot 23 mpg and the Nissan Rogue 31.5 mpg, next to 23 mpg for the 2018 Tiguan Limited.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2018) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2016–2018 | +$263 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,350 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited gives up 6 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 20 in the city, $443 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2018) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (30%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Tiguan Limited changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the Tiguan Limited was rated in, all of them at 23 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited — 1 engine across 2018–2018. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,350. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited get?
23 mpg combined, 20 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2018 the Tiguan Limited has averaged 23 mpg.
Does the Tiguan Limited get better gas mileage than the Honda CR-V?
No: 23 mpg for the 2018 Tiguan Limited against 30 for the 2019 Honda CR-V, about $390 a year more to run.
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