Specs - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Specifications
| Brakes | S | SE | SE w/Leather | SEL |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.30 x 0.98 | 12.30 x 0.98 | 12.30 x 0.98 | 12.30 x 0.98 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.25 x 0.47 | 11.25 x 0.47 | 11.25 x 0.47 | 11.25 x 0.47 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | S | SE | SE w/Leather | SEL |
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| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) | 23.8 | 23.8 | 23.8 | 23.8 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) | | | | |
| Engine | S | SE | SE w/Leather | SEL |
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| Displacement | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ 5100-6000 | 200 @ 5100-6000 | 200 @ 5100-6000 | 200 @ 5100-6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 206 @ 1700-5000 | 206 @ 1700-5000 | 206 @ 1700-5000 | 206 @ 1700-5000 |
| Exterior Dimensions | S | SE | SE w/Leather | SEL |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 66.3 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 174.3 | 174.3 | 174.3 | 174.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 102.5 | 102.5 | 102.5 | 102.5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 71.2 |
| Fuel Tank | S | SE | SE w/Leather | SEL |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.8 | 16.8 | 16.8 | 16.8 |
| Steering | S | SE | SE w/Leather | SEL |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 |
| Suspension | S | SE | SE w/Leather | SEL |
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| Suspension Type - Front | McPherson strut | McPherson strut | McPherson strut | McPherson strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent four-link | Independent four-link | Independent four-link | Independent four-link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | | | | |
| Tires | S | SE | SE w/Leather | SEL |
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| Front Tire Size | P215/65R16 | P235/55R17 | P235/55R17 | P235/50R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/65R16 | P235/55R17 | P235/55R17 | P235/50R18 |
| Transmission | S | SE | SE w/Leather | SEL |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Trans Type | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Vehicle | S | SE | SE w/Leather | SEL |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 40.1 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.2 | 56.2 | 56.2 | 56.2 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 95.3 | 95.3 | 95.3 | 95.3 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.8 | 54.8 | 54.8 | 54.8 |
| Weight Information | S | SE | SE w/Leather | SEL |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3433 | 3433 | 3433 | 3433 |