The Volkswagen Tiguan Limited does 23 mpg combined (20 city, 26 highway), which works out to about $1,670 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg.
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
The Volkswagen Tiguan Limited burns a gallon every 23 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 522 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | +$176 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,350 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Volkswagen Tiguan Limited gives up 6 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 26 out there against 20 in town, a 30% drop worth $443 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 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 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited get?
23 mpg combined on average — 20 in the city and 26 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2018–2018.
How much does a Volkswagen Tiguan Limited cost in fuel per year?
About $1,670 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $8,350 over five years, or 0.139 dollars a mile.
Which Tiguan Limited engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 23 mpg.
Is the Tiguan Limited good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits below the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Tiguan Limited figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited is $3,350 against the $1,670 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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