2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

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Rating8.4
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$23,200 - $33,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Peppy turbocharged engine

Low cargo space compared to the rivals

Comes standard with Bluetooth connectivity for SE and SEL trim

Composed ride and handling dynamics

A little bit pricey

Addition of the Wolfsburg edition

Solid build quality and solid build quality

Specs & Features

$23,200

price

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

horsepower

207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV makes for an excellent contender in the compact SUV class. With 3 trims on offer, the Volkswagen Tiguan has a base MSRP of $23,200, with prices going all the way up to an MSRP of $33,500, competing directly with the Toyota RAV4, the Honda CR-V, and the BMW X1. Only a 2.0 L turbocharged inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Together, they produce 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 7.8 seconds, the Tiguan maintains a combined fuel economy of 21 MPG. Volkswagen offers the Tiguan in 7 stunning colors, with the Sapphire Blue Metallic being a particular favorite of ours. Currently, with around 229 Tiguan available for sale, you could get one for an average price of $8,998. However, one can generally expect an average savings of $669 with a good deal, making this a perfect time to browse for a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Buying Advice

Looking for a compact SUV, the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the top contenders in the segment. Starting with a base price of $23,200 it is a little bit pricier for the segment. However, comes with a peppy 2.0 L turbocharged engine that provides good performance and fuel economy as well. The SUV provides good handling dynamics and composed handling which certainly adds to the driving experience of the car. With that said, the SUV carries a low cargo space compared to its rivals. All-in-all if you are someone looking for a family car with good riding capabilities, the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is for you.

Trims

    S
    $23,200 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 200 hp @ 5100 rpm hp
    • Torque: 207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    SE
    $27,405 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 200 hp @ 5100 rpm hp
    • Torque: 207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    Wolfsburg Edition
    $27,750 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 200 hp @ 5100 rpm hp
    • Torque: 207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    SEL
    $31,550 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 200 hp @ 5100 rpm hp
    • Torque: 207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$23,200- $33,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.41

Horsepower

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

Torque

207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

Capacity

5

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$38,850

Gasoline

7.84

260 hp @ 6600 rpm

225 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.44

288 hp @ 6300 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm

7

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Gasoline

8.17

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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$21,590- $28,500

Gasoline

8.33

210 hp @ 5200 rpm

235 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.26

265 hp @ 6250 rpm

250 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.68

171 hp @ 6000 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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Gasoline

7.63

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

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Gasoline

8.26

268 hp @ 6000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm

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Gasoline

8.92

171 hp @ 6000 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.3 sec15.5 sec-
    6.68 sec--
    6.72 sec15 sec147 mph
    2010 BMW X3

    Ranked #3

    6.8 sec15.3 sec132 mph
    7.3 sec15.7 sec130 mph
    7.5 sec15.9 sec116 mph

    2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg26 mpg21 mpg16.8 gal.319.2/436.8 mi.
      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg18.8 gal.413.6/601.6 mi.
      22 mpg32 mpg26 mpg18 gal.396/576 mi.
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg15.3 gal.321.3/428.4 mi.
      22 mpg27 mpg24 mpg15.9 gal.349.8/429.3 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg15.9 gal.349.8/445.2 mi.

      2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        174.3 in.71.2 in.66.3 in.6.9 in.102.5 in.
        201.8 in.79 in.72.5 in.8.4 in.118.9 in.
        188.2 in.71.7 in.65.7 in.8.7 in.107.9 in.
        187.8 in.72.5 in.66.3 in.7.8 in.112.5 in.
        185.7 in.75.8 in.67 in.7.9 in.111.2 in.
        185.3 in.72.8 in.66.3 in.6.9 in.112.5 in.

        2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          23.8 cu.ft.95.3 cu.ft.56.1 cu.ft.
          31.4 cu.ft.99.7 cu.ft.63.7 cu.ft.
          23.3 cu.ft.153 cu.ft.115 cu.ft.
          32.1 cu.ft.-75.6 cu.ft.
          36.4 cu.ft.108.2 cu.ft.73 cu.ft.
          35.7 cu.ft.103.8 cu.ft.72.9 cu.ft.

          2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            56.1 cu.ft.23.8 cu.ft.56.1 cu.ft.-
            115 cu.ft.23.3 cu.ft.115 cu.ft.-
            49 cu.ft.32.2 cu.ft.69 cu.ft.-
            54.7 cu.ft.23.3 cu.ft.54.7 cu.ft.-
            65.7 cu.ft.36.3 cu.ft.65.7 cu.ft.-
            73 cu.ft.36.4 cu.ft.73 cu.ft.-

            2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
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              2200 lbs.1352 lbs.3433 lbs.
              5000 lbs.881 lbs.4167 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1618 lbs.3976 lbs.
              4500 lbs.1631 lbs.4780 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1433 lbs.3926 lbs.
              2010 BMW X3

              Ranked #3

              3500 lbs.1036 lbs.4012 lbs.

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