Raymond Garfield

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

••3.5

Posted On: February 26, 2024

Volkswagen nightmare

Pros
Cute little car, A lot of room

Cons
Has been the repair shop more than I can remember, Still making payments on it and can’t drive it stays parked in the garage

I bought the car five years ago still paying on it but can’t drive it the car sits in my garage with a check engine light on sgo to start it smokes me out of the garage they replaced the motor in it when I first got it can back after being in the shop for 6 months a check engine light can on had to have the engine tuned up and dash board full of lights when it did run it ran real good very spacio... Read more

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Pros

Upscale interior
Nimble handling
Comfortable seats
Excellent safety ratings

Cons

Lesser cargo space
Expensive in comparison to rivals

The Tiguan is known for its upscale interiors which many of its competitors lack. Having an excellent safety rating is going to attract the attention of many shoppers.

Overview

Priced at $23,720 the new Volkswagen Tiguan goes up against the likes of Kia Sportage, Honda CR-V, and the Hyundai Tucson. It comes with a 2.0 Liter Inline -4 engine coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission. Though the engine is powerful, it does not offer a sporty performance. Nevertheless, the ride in this SUV is composed and nimble. The Tiguan is known for its upscale interiors which many of its competitors lack. Having an excellent safety rating is going to attract the attention of many shoppers.

Pricing and Features
8.0/10

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan comes in three trims. They are S, SE, and SEL. The S represents the base trims and comes at a sticker price of $23,720 and includes standard features like air-conditioning, tilt and telescopic wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, and many others. The top-end trim or the SEL comes with all the features of both S and the SE and additionally put features like bi-xenon headlights, leather upholstery, rain-sensing wipers, and many more.

Trim	S	SE	SEL
MSRP	$23,720	$28,215	$33,135
Key-features	16-inch alloy wheels	All features of S, plus:	All features of SE, plus:
	Full Power accessories	17-inch alloy wheels	Bi-xenon headlights
	A/C	Chrome exterior trim	Rain sensing wipers
	Cruise control	Leather-wrapped steering wheel	Dual-zone climate control
	Tilt and telescopic wheel	Fog lights	Ambient Interior Lighting
	Cloth upholstery	Heated front seats	Leather upholstery
	Manually adjustable seats	Trip Computer
	8-speaker stereo
	CD Player

We Recommend

As per our advice, we would recommend sticking with the base S variant. The base variant already has a long list of standard features that are adequate for most needs. Also, the Tiguan is comparatively more expensive than its rivals counterparts so going for this trim would be more value for money bargain.

Engine and Performance
8.6/10

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan comes with a 2.0 Liter Inline 4 cylinder engine. The engine is capable of delivering 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. The power generated from the engine goes through the 6-speed manual transmission to the front wheels.

The turbo lag in this powertrain is highly powertrain when overtaking or when you require a sudden upsurge of power. However, for the everyday commute, the Tiguan is quite on point.

Model	Volkswagen Tiguan S	Kia Sportage LX	Honda CR-V SE	Hyundai Tucson GLS
MSRP	$23,720	$20,295	$22,595	$21,995
Engine	2.0 Liter Inline 4	2.4 Liter Inline 4	2.4 Liter Inline 4	2.4 Liter Inline 4
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Power	200 hp @ 5100 rpm	176 hp @ 6000 rpm	180 hp @ 6800 rpm	176 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	207 ft-lbs. @ 1700 rpm	168 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm	161 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm	168 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm
Top Speed(mph)	133 mph	128 mph	128 mph	128 mph
0-60(mph)	8.4 sec	8.7 sec	9.0 sec	9.0 sec
Quarter-mile	16.0 sec	16.3 sec	16.6 sec	16.6 sec

Here, the Volkswagen Tiguan can be said to be the most powerful SUV in the segment at least from the power output figure. The Honda CR-V is also quite powerful but occupies the second position. Both the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson have the same output and ranks at the bottom of the table.

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan delivers a fuel-efficiency of 18 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 21 mpg combined. The 2.0 Liter Liter is not the most refined in terms of efficiency. The Honda CR-V with a higher displacement 2.4 Liter Inline engine delivers better efficiency than the Volkswagen Tiguan with 21 mpg in the city, 28 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg combined.

Model	Volkswagen Tiguan S	Kia Sportage LX	Honda CR-V SE	Hyundai Tucson GLS
MPG (City) (mpg)	18	22	21	22
MPG (Highway) (mpg)	26	31	28	31
MPG (Combined) (mpg)	21	25	24	25
Fuel Capacity (gallon)	16.8 gal	14.5 gal	15.3 gal	14.5 gal
Range (City/Hwy)	302 / 437 miles	319 / 450 miles	321 / 428 miles	319 / 450 miles

Here, both the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson jointly rank the first for the best fuel-efficiency in the segment. The Honda CR-V ranks second, followed by the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Tiguan here is the least-fuel efficient. However, having a tank capacity of 16.8 gallons the Tiguan delivers a range of 302 miles in the city and 437 miles on the highway.

Interior
8.7/10

The Volkswagen Tiguan being a compact SUV can accommodate a total of 5 passengers combining its first and second row of seats. The interior can be said to be luxurious and the comfort level of the seats is excellent.

The front seats are well-bolstered and provide great comfort while the rear seats get reclining as well as front and rear adjustment to maximize the spacing at the rear.

Model	Volkswagen Tiguan S	Kia Sportage LX	Honda CR-V SE	Hyundai Tucson GLS
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.1/56.2/40.1	39.1/56.7/41.4	40.9/56.9/41.3	39.4/57.1/42.1
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	39.0/54.8/35.8	38.5/55.1/37.9	38.6/56.0/38.5	39.1/55.1/38.7
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)	23.8 cu. ft.	26.1 cu. ft.	35.7 cu. ft.	25.7 cu. ft.

The seats in the Tiguan are comfortable and supportive. There is even a large amount of space in both the front and second row of seats. The interior is nicely designed giving it a plush feel that is mostly found in premium luxury cars. The materials are generally soft-plastics that make it more acceptable. Major interior features include:

Cloth Upholstery
Bucket Seats
Climate Control
Adjustable steering wheel
Front reading lamps

Infotainment

The infotainment system of the Volkswagen Tiguan consists of a single CD Player, iPod adapter, and a voice-activated Bluetooth system. It also includes auxiliary audio input and satellite radio.

Other optional features include a Navigation System which has now been improved for the model year and an SD Memory card slot. Some salient infotainment features of the Volkswagen Tiguan are as follows:

Navigation System(optional)
Bluetooth connectivity
Auxiliary Audio Input
SD Memory Card Slot(optional)
Satellite Radio
AM/FM Stereo
MP3 Player
CD Player

Exterior
8.0/10

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan runs on a set of 16-inch alloy wheels. The wheels include front and rear all-season tires. Performance tires are also available, but that comes at an extra cost.

The exterior look of the Tiguan is smooth and conservative and not sporty or adventurous. Fog lights are not included in the base and come as standard from the intermediate trim SE.

Model	Volkswagen Tiguan S	Kia Sportage LX	Honda CR-V SE	Hyundai Tucson GLS
Curb Weight (lbs)	3433 lb.	3186 lb.	3386 lb.	3203 lb.
Length (in.)	174.3 in.	174.8 in.	179.3 in.	173.2 in.
Width (in.)	71.2 in.	73.0 in.	71.6 in.	71.7 in.
Height (in.)	66.3 in.	64.4 in.	66.1 in.	66.3 in.
Ground Clearance (in.)	6.9 in.	6.8 in.	6.7 in.	6.7 in.
Wheelbase (in.)	102.5 in.	103.9 in.	103.1 in.	103.9 in.

In terms of curb weight, the Volkswagen Tiguan is the heaviest car in the segment with a curb weight of 3433 lbs. The Honda CR-V ranks second, followed by the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage. However, of all the SUVs here, the Volkswagen Tiguan offers the highest ground clearance of 6.9 inches. Major exterior features include:

16-inch alloy wheels
Fog lights
Keyless entry
Heated washer nozzles(optional)
Sunroof(optional)

Safety
8.6/10

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) has crash-tested the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The car has received an overall 5-stars rating for the frontal and side crash. Even the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety(IIHS) has evaluated the car and declared it a ‘Top Safety Pick’. The IIHS has also given it the highest rating of ‘Good; in the major crash tests. Some important safety features of the Volkswagen Tiguan are as follows:

Anti-lock disc brakes
Traction control
Stability Control
Front side airbags
Curtain side airbags
Tire Pressure Monitoring system

Final Verdict

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is a good compact SUV car. The interior of the car is spacious with both the front and rear seats offering a good amount of support and comfortability. Also, the interiors are well made with soft-plastics which are largely found in premium vehicles. However, the segment where the Tiguan disappoints is the fuel economy.

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Volkswagen nightmare

ProsCute little car, A lot of room

Cons Has been the repair shop more than I can remember, Still making payments on it and can’t drive it stays parked in the garage

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Pros

Cons

Overview

Pricing and Features8.0/10

Engine and Performance8.6/10

Fuel Economy6.0/10

Interior8.7/10

Infotainment

Exterior8.0/10

Safety8.6/10

Final Verdict

Saved Cars

Pros
Cute little car, A lot of room

Cons
Has been the repair shop more than I can remember, Still making payments on it and can’t drive it stays parked in the garage

Pricing and Features
8.0/10

Engine and Performance
8.6/10

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

Interior
8.7/10

Exterior
8.0/10

Safety
8.6/10