Volkswagen · 2009–2027 · Gas
Volkswagen Tiguan MPG by year
The EPA has rated 19 model years of the Volkswagen Tiguan, from 2009 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2027, at 29 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 38% more efficient than the best 2009 model (29 vs. 21 MPG). The 2027 model is 7% more efficient than the median small SUV that year (29 vs. 27 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Tiguan, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Tiguan model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 25 |
26 / 35 | 27 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 2026 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 25 |
26 / 34 | 27 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 2025 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 25 |
26 / 34 | 27 | — | 3 | $1,603 |
| 2024 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 24 |
24 / 31 | 26 | — | 4 | $1,722 |
| 2023 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 24 |
24 / 31 | 26 | — | 4 | $1,722 |
| 2022 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
23 / 30 | 26 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2021 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 24 |
23 / 29 | 26 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
| 2020 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 29 | 25 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
| 2019 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 24 |
22 / 29 | 26 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
| 2018 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 27 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2017 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 24 | 25 | — | 2 | $2,693 |
| 2016 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 26 | 25 | — | 2 | $2,576 |
| 2015 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 26 | 25 | — | 2 | $2,576 |
| 2014 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 26 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2013 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 26 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2012 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 26 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2011 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 25 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $2,693 |
| 2010 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 26 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,821 |
| 2009 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 26 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,821 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Tiguan year has the best fuel economy?
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, rated up to 29 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,603 a year.
Which Volkswagen Tiguan year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2009 model, whose most efficient version is rated 21 MPG combined (about $2,821 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan is rated up to 29 MPG combined.