Used 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan for sale 

The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in four trim options, namely S, LE, SE, and SEL. The S trim is available at a base price of$22,840. With that, it gets quite a load of standard features, like 16-inch wheels, cruise control, an eight-speaker sound system, and cloth upholstery. The LE trim is available at a price of $25,175, and leatherette and vinyl upholstery along with front heated seats and dip tinted windows. 

The Se trim is available at a price of $28,635 and gets better interior features. The SEL is a top of the line trim available at $33,975. It gets the latest 19-inch alloy wheels designed by Volkswagen's performance-oriented division. Along with that, it gets adaptive bi-xenon headlights LED daytime running lights, and power driver seats with automatic climate control. 

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We would recommend opting for the SE trim which is available at a price of $28,635. It adds the features over the LE trim which includes 18-inch alloy wheels and exterior chrome trim. The major reason we recommend this is the touchscreen interface and the power driver seat recliners that adds better comfort and interior features in the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. There is also an option to opt for the panoramic sunroof. 

The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in a single-engine option of 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4. The engine generates 200 hp along with 207 lb-ft of torque.

The engine is mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission and delivers the power to the front wheels as standard. The Tiguan is the quickest among its competitors with a 0-60 mph miles 7.1 seconds, while the quarter-mile distance is covered in 16.2 seconds. 

While the Tiguan is the most powerful among the competitors, it is followed by the Honda CR-V with a power output of 185 hp. The Ford Escape sits at the bottom of the chart with a power output of 171 hp. It is also the slowest in the comparison with 0-60 mph in 8.2 seconds. But surprisingly the Ford Escape is the quickest in the quarter-mile acceleration while the Honda and Volkswagen take almost a similar time. 

The do liter turbocharged engine in the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is great on fuel economy as well. The Volkswagen provides a mileage of 24 MPG in the city which improves to 27 MPG on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 24 MPG from the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. It is also equipped with 16.8 gallons of fuel tank capacity which provides a maximum range of 454 miles.

The Honda CR-V is the most fuel-efficient in the comparison with the combined mileage of 26 MPG. While the Ford Escape is slightly lower than the Volkswagen Tiguan with a combined mileage of 23 MPG. The Ford Escape also has a somewhat similar fuel tank capacity Of 16.5 gallons as compared to the Volkswagen Tiguan while the Honda CR-V has the smallest fuel tank of 15.3 gallons.

Volkswagen has always proved its ability to design comfortable interiors and that is the same for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The interior is well laid and provides great comfort along with decent spacing for all the passengers. 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. 

The base trims get a cloth upholstery while from the LE trim it gets a premium leatherette vinyl trim. The Tiguan has a comparatively lower cargo capacity of 23.8 cubic-feet when compared to its rivals. But with the rear seats folded the capacity increases 56.1 cubic-feet, which is still comparatively lower. 

All the vehicles in this comparison can accommodate up to five passengers inside the cabin while providing decent spacing for all the passengers. The Ford Escape has the best-in-class headroom and legroom for the front passengers, while the Honda CR-V provides a better spacing at the rear. 

The Honda CR-V also has the best in class cargo capacity behind the rear seats of 37.2 cubic feet while the Ford Escape provides 29.2 cubic-feet of cargo capacity. The Honda CR-V also has a much better 70.9 cubic-feet with rear seats folded while the Ford Escape tops out at 66.3 cubic-feet.

• Air-conditioning
• Cloth upholstery
• Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• 40/20/40-split rear seats 
• Reclining seatbacks
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Eight-way power driver seat

How is the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system in the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan consists of standard features like Bluetooth connectivity, a CD player, auxiliary audio jack, and a basic 8-speaker audio system. But when we upgrade to the above trims, we get an upgraded sound system along with the touchscreen interface and satellite radio. 

The top SEL trim is equipped with an upgraded navigation system and along with that, we get a bigger touchscreen and a rearview camera. There is also an option to opt for a much better 8-speaker Dynaudio premium sound system that improves the in-cabin entertainment experience. Here is a list of all the available infotainment features with the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan:

• Bluetooth connectivity
• CD Player
• Auxiliary audio jack
• 8-speaker audio system
• Touchscreen interface
• Navigation system
• 8-speaker Dynaudio premium sound system (optional)

There have been quite a few changes to the exterior design of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. It gets a refreshed front fascia, which now includes the horizontal Volkswagen strip grills. This change in the front fascia has made the Tiguan look like more of the bigger SUVs from Volkswagen. 

The rear gets LED taillights along with that the SEL receives bigger 19-inch alloy wheels, which are designed by the Volkswagens performance-oriented division. The Volkswagen Tiguan has a curb weight of 3397 pounds. Along with that, it has a length of 175 inches and gets a ground clearance of 7 inches. Thus the Volkswagen is equally capable on-road and off-road while providing great performance. 

The Ford Escape is the heaviest of them all with a curb weight of 3477 pounds while the Honda CR-V weighs three thousand three hundred and five pounds. The Honda CR-V is the longest in length at 178 inches and also has the highest width of 72 inches. The Ford Escape is the tallest of them all with 68 inches and also has a higher ground clearance of 8 inches.

• 19-inch alloy wheels on the top trim
• LED Taillights
• Roof rails
• Sunroof (optional)
• Foglamps

The NHTSA has not tested the new Volkswagen Tiguan, but the IIHS has given the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan a ‘Good’ rating in most of the test segments except the small overlap front driver side test where it gets a rating of ‘Medium’. Along with that, the IIHS has also given the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan an award of top safety pick for the year 2012 in the small SUV segment. 

Thus the Volkswagen Tiguan is capable enough to safeguard the passengers in case of an accident. The Tiguan is equipped with a few of the safety features that slightly improve the safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of the safety features that are available with the Tiguan:

• Antilock disc brakes
• Traction control
• Stability control
• Front-seat side airbags 
• Full-length side curtain airbags

The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the best out there in the small SUV segment. With its 2-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, we get a power output of 200 hp, which provides great overall performance. Along with that, it also provides a decent amount of fuel economy when compared to some of its rivals. 

The interior is spacious and can accommodate up to five passengers, but the cargo capacity is comparatively on the lower end. As we move up above the trim options the infotainment system becomes quite intuitive with multiple options available. Thus the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan provides a complete package and should definitely be on your list.