Key Figures
- Price range in Canada: $29,795 to $42,745
- Price range in the United States: $25,245 to $39,690
- One powertrain choice with an output of 184 horsepower
- Combined fuel economy: 9.4 L/100 km to 9.9 L/100 km, 24 to 25 mpg
The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover that’s available in several trim levels, along with a five-passenger seating layout as standard and an option third-row seat for a capacity of up to seven occupants.
One powertrain choice is offered in the Tiguan, consisting of a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission, which develops 184 horsepower. A front-wheel drivetrain is standard and all-wheel drive is optional on all trim levels in the U.S. Meanwhile, in Canada, only the base trim can be equipped with FWD, while all others include AWD.
The Tiguan is available in Trendline, Comfortline, United Edition, Highline and Highline R-Line in Canada, while the U.S. market gets S, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL and SEL Premium R-Line.
The 2021 model year brings very little changes, limited to paint colors and alloy wheels designs, along with the integration of VW’s latest-generation infotainment system called MIB3. In the United States, the SE trim receives more driver assistance features and adaptive cruise control, while the SEL Premium R-Line gets a standard power front passenger seat. A mid-cycle refresh has been announced for the 2022 model-year Tiguan.
Available appearance, comfort and convenience features include 17- to 20-inch alloy wheels, a power liftgate with hands-free operation, adaptive LED headlights, remote engine start, a power panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch digital driver instrument panel, dual-zone automatic climate control, V-Tex leatherette upholstery, wireless phone charging, a Fender premium audio system as well as an infotainment system with 6.5- or 8.0-inch touchscreens, SiriusXM with 360L compatibility, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration and a Wi-Fi hotspot (data package required)
In addition, the Tiguan is available with safety features such as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning and lane keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, automatic high beams and park distance sonar.
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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Pricing In Canada
| Trim Level | Motor | Transmission | MSRP | Freight & PDI | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendline FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $29,795 | $1,950 | $31,745 |
| Trendline AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $31,995 | $1,950 | $33,945 |
| Comfortline AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $35,145 | $1,950 | $37,095 |
| United Edition AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $37,145 | $1,950 | $39,095 |
| Highline AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $40,195 | $1,950 | $42,145 |
| Highline R-Line AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $41,995 | $1,950 | $43,945 |
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Pricing In The United States
| Trim Level | Motor | Transmission | MSRP | Destination & Handling | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $25,245 | $1,195 | $26,440 |
| S 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $26,545 | $1,195 | $27,740 |
| SE FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $27,395 | $1,195 | $28,590 |
| SE 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $28,695 | $1,195 | $29,890 |
| SE R-Line Black FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $30,595 | $1,195 | $31,790 |
| SE R-Line Black 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $31,895 | $1,195 | $33,090 |
| SEL FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $32,545 | $1,195 | $33,740 |
| SEL 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $33,845 | $1,195 | $35,040 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | $39,095 | $1,195 | $40,290 |
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Powertrains In Canada
| Trim Level | Motor | Transmission | Displacement, cc | Power (hp @ rpm) | Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendline FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| Trendline AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| Comfortline AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| United Edition AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| Highline AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| Highline R-Line AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Powertrains In The United States
| Trim Level | Motor | Transmission | Displacement, cc | Power (hp @ rpm) | Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| S 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| SE FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| SE 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| SE R-Line Black FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| SE R-Line Black 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| SEL FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| SEL 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | 1,984 | 184 @ 4,360 | 221 @ 1,600 |
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy In Canada
| Trim Level | Motor | Transmission | Fuel Type | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trendline FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 10.4 | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| Trendline AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 11 | 8.6 | 9.9 |
| Comfortline AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 11 | 8.6 | 9.9 |
| United Edition AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 11 | 8.6 | 9.9 |
| Highline AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 11 | 8.6 | 9.9 |
| Highline R-Line AWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 11 | 8.6 | 9.9 |
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel In The United States
| Trim Level | Motor | Transmission | Fuel Type | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 |
| S 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 |
| SE FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 |
| SE 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 |
| SE R-Line Black FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 |
| SE R-Line Black 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 |
| SEL FWD | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 |
| SEL 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION | Turbo 2.0L I4 | 8-speed automatic | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 |
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Competition
The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan competes with the following models in the compact crossover category:
Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Escape, GMC Terrain, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Compass, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Rogue, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Volkswagen ID.4.
