The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan interior is nothing fancy or premium, being a rather affordable budget SUV. There aren't any exquisite materials on offer, or luxury comfort functions, or tactile buttons for a better cabin feel. However, we must point out that the build quality is fantastic. Every fit and finish in the cabin is superior to the corresponding levels of the Tiguan's competitors. The rivals offer a bit more plush interiors but the high-quality materials and decent equipment list help the Tiguan keep up with them.
The firm and supportive seats offer a good commanding view of the road and there is enough headroom even for the tallest passengers. The rear seats are a bit tight for leg space, but the sliding and reclining rear seats add up even more functionality to the cabin. With the rear seats upright, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan offers 23.8 cu-ft of luggage space whereas folding them down opens up 56.1 cu-ft of cargo capacity.
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Model
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Volkswagen Tiguan
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Honda CR-V
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Mazda CX-5
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Seating Capacity
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5
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5
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5
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Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)
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39.1 / 56.2 / 40.1
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38.0 / 58.6 / 41.3
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40.1 / 57.5 / 41.0
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Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in)
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39.0 / 55.0 / 35.8
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38.6 / 56.4 / 38.3
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39.0 / 55.5 / 39.3
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Cargo Capacity with rear seat up (cu-ft)
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23.8
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37.2
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34.1
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Cargo Capacity with rear seat folded (cu-ft)
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56.1
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70.9
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64.8
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The Honda CR-V is the most spacious inside its cabin as it offers abundant legroom for all its occupants and there is loads of luggage room for all of its passengers. The Mazda CX-5 has a bit more passenger space with superior headroom and legroom but lacks in the luggage department. The Tiguan loses out here with the least amount of space for both the passengers and the cargo. However, some of the key interior features offered with the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan include:
- 8-Way driver and front passenger seats with power lumbar support
- Heated Front Bucket Seats
- 40-20-40 Folding Split-Bench Rear Seat
- Vienna Leather Seating Surfaces
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
- Memory Settings for driver seat and door mirrors
How is the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan’s infotainment system?
While the Tiguan's interior feels rather sparsely appointed, the infotainment system certainly doesn't disappoint. The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan offers a 6.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, featuring plenty of apps and settings to play with. There's also Volkswagen Car-Net-App, which helps you pair your phone with the Tiguan's infotainment. The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan offers a compelling 8-speaker Fender premium sound system, which steps up the cabin's audio game significantly. The sound system also comes with an amplifier and a sub-woofer.
Volkswagen also offers a SiriusXM Radio with the Tiguan, further adding variety to your infotainment experience. There's also an impressive Navigation system on offer, which features turn-by-turn directions. The Tiguan also comes with Bluetooth Audio Streaming, which lets you play your favorite playlist on the go. Additionally, the Tiguan infotainment offers support such as USB and Aux compatibility. Some key infotainment features offered with the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan include:
- The 6.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 8-speaker Fender Premium sound system with Subwoofer
- VW Car-Net App-Connect smartphone integration
- Guide and Inform enhanced navigation
- SiriusXM satellite radio
- Bluetooth connectivity
- VW Car-Net Selective Service Internet Access
