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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$24,890 - $36,420

Original MSRP:
$23,895 - $34,962

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Review
The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan is a 4-door, 5-passenger new SUV that has been carried over from 2015. The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in eight models, the S, the S 4Motion, the R-Line, the R- Line 4Motion, the SE, the SE 4Motion, the SEL, and the SEL 4Motion. All 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan models have a 2.0-liter, 200 hp engine, and a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan averages 21 MPG city and over 20 MPG highway. The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan carries a 36 month/36,000 mile basic warranty.

The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan models come with the following standard features - programmable locks, valet lockout, anti-theft, ABS brakes, AWD, traction control and stability control, child safety door locks, CD changer, iPod® jack, MP3 player, radio display, USB port, Bluetooth® wireless access, surround sound, DVD player, voice navigation system, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, front/rear air dam, rear spoiler, dual automatic climate controls, air filter, rear controls, intelligent cruise, temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, trip computer with fuel consumption, driver memory adjustments, genuine wood trim, Keyless Access Card Key, programmable remote fob, remote fuel door, universal garage door, electronic parking aid w/camera, trunk anti-trap, memory steering column, sunroof, vehicle speed sensing wipers, tinted glass, dual heated/cooled/memory/power/lumbar/leather seats, power/heated/signaling/memory mirrors, and a rear window power shade. *Not all features are standard on all models.

Some of the optional upgrades for the 2016 Volkswagen models include a trailer hitch.

The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan is a new car under $25,000 that has a starting price of $24,890.
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 19V535000
Mfg's Report Date JUL 16, 2019
Component AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Number of Units Affected 27822
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Consequence Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.
Dates of Manufacture MAR 11, 2015 to DEC 18, 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number 69Z5

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Models & Prices

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan S
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr Auto S $24,890 $23,895 $390 / Month*
4MOTION 4dr Auto S $26,865 $25,790 $421 / Month*
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr Auto R-Line $28,700 $27,552 $449 / Month*
4MOTION 4dr Auto R-Line $30,675 $29,448 $480 / Month*
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr Auto SE $31,390 $30,135 $491 / Month*
4MOTION 4dr Auto SE $33,365 $32,030 $522 / Month*
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2WD 4dr Auto SEL $34,445 $33,067 $539 / Month*
4MOTION 4dr Auto SEL $36,420 $34,962 $570 / Month*
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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
S R-Line SE SEL
Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps • •    
Auto On/Off Projector Beam High Intensity Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps w/Delay-Off     • •
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim •   •  
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim •      
Body-Colored Door Handles • • • •
Body-Colored Front Bumper • • • •
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator • • •  
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator       •
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent • • • •
Chrome Bodyside Insert, Black Bodyside Cladding and Body-Colored Wheel Well Trim       •
Chrome Bodyside Insert, Rocker Panel Extensions and Colored Wheel Well Trim   •    
Chrome Grille • • • •
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim   • • •
Clearcoat Paint • • • •
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo • • • •
Cornering Lights   • • •
Deep Tinted Glass   • • •
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade     • •
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster • • • •
Front Fog Lamps   • • •
Front License Plate Bracket • • • •
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels • • • •
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access • • • •
Light Tinted Glass •      
Lip Spoiler • • • •
Perimeter/Approach Lights   •   •
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets • • • •
Roof Rack Rails Only • • • •
Steel Spare Wheel • • • •
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks • • • •
Tires: P215/65R16 98H AS •      
Tires: P235/55R18 97H AS     •  
Tires: P255/40R19 96H AS   •   •
Wheels: 16" Portland Alloy •      
Wheels: 18" New York Alloy     •  
Wheels: 19" Mallory Alloy   •    
Wheels: 19" Savannah Silver Alloy       •
INTERIOR Features
S R-Line SE SEL
2 Seatback Storage Pockets   • • •
4 12V DC Power Outlets • • • •
4-Way Driver Seat •      
4-Way Passenger Seat • •    
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Fold Flat     •  
40-20-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft • • • •
8-Way Driver Seat   • • •
8-Way Passenger Seat       •
Air Filtration • • • •
Analog Appearance • • • •
Cargo Area Concealed Storage • • • •
Cargo Space Lights • • • •
Carpet Floor Trim • • • •
Compass • • • •
Cruise Control • • • •
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror • • • •
Delayed Accessory Power • • • •
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination • • • •
Driver Foot Rest • • • •
Driver Information Center • • • •
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning       •
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting • • • •
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access • • • •
Front And Rear Map Lights • • • •
Front Cupholder • • • •
Full Carpet Floor Covering •      
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats   • • •
Full Cloth Headliner • • • •
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Full Overhead Console w/Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets     •  
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 4 12V DC Power Outlets • •   •
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer • • • •
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: full-power driver's and front passenger seat w/power lumbar support and driver's seat position memory function       •
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: full-power driver's seat w/power lumbar support, power reclining and manually adjustable front passenger seat w/manual lumbar support   • •  
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: power reclining and manually adjustable driver's and front passenger seat w/manual lumbar support •      
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts • • • •
Illuminated Locking Glove Box • • • •
Immobilizer III Immobilizer • • • •
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Dashboard Storage, Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins • • • •
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert and Aluminum/Metal-Look Interior Accents • • • •
Leather Steering Wheel •   • •
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material • • • •
Leatherette Door Trim Insert • • • •
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints • • • •
Manual Air Conditioning • • •  
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column • • • •
Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors       •
Outside Temp Gauge • • • •
Perimeter Alarm • • • •
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down • • • •
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature • • • •
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type • • • •
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows • • • •
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start • • • •
Rear Cupholder • • • •
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button • • • •
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access • • • •
Rigid Cargo Cover • • • •
Seats w/Leatherette Back Material • • • •
Sliding Front Center Armrest w/Storage and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru • • • •
Sport Leather Steering Wheel   •    
Tracker System • • • •
Trip Computer • • • •
V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces • • •  
Valet Function • • • •
Vienna Leather Seating Surfaces       •
VW Car-Net Selective Service Internet Access   • • •
MECHANICAL Features
S R-Line SE SEL
1149# Maximum Payload • • • •
1195# Maximum Payload • • • •
140 Amp Alternator • • • •
16.9 Gal. Fuel Tank • • • •
3.45 Axle Ratio • • • •
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Electric Parking Brake • • • •
60-Amp/Hr 280CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection • • • •
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering • • • •
Engine Oil Cooler • • • •
Engine: 2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder • • • •
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars • • • •
Front-Wheel Drive • • • •
Full-Time All-Wheel • • • •
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers • • • •
GVWR: 4,806 lbs (2,180 kgs) • • • •
GVWR: 4,960 lbs (2,250 kgs) • • • •
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs • • • •
Permanent Locking Hubs • • • •
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher • • • •
Sport Tuned Suspension   •   •
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs • • • •
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control • • • •
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode • • • •
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic • • • •
SAFETY Features
S R-Line SE SEL
ABS And Driveline Traction Control • • • •
Airbag Occupancy Sensor • • • •
and Rear Assist       •
Back-Up Camera • • • •
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags • • • •
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags • • • •
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) • • • •
Low Tire Pressure Warning • • • •
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners • • • •
Rear Child Safety Locks • • • •
Side Curtain Protection Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags • • • •
Side Impact Beams • • • •
VW Car-Net Emergency Sos   • • •
ENTERTAINMENT Features
S R-Line SE SEL
Audio Theft Deterrent • • • •
Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System • • • •
Radio: AM/FM/CD w/USB & Aux-In -inc: composition color, 5" touchscreen, 8-speaker sound system and Bluetooth connectivity w/mic •      
Radio: AM/FM/HD/CD w/USB & Aux-In -inc: composition media, 6.3" touchscreen, 8-speaker sound system, VW Car-Net App-Connect smartphone integration and interface, Bluetooth connectivity w/mic and SiriusXM satellite radio (limited subscription)   •    
Radio: Navigation AM/FM/HD/CD w/USB & Aux-In -inc: discover media, 6.3" touchscreen, 8-speaker sound system, VW Car-Net App-Connect smartphone integration and interface and Guide and Inform enhanced navigation and infotainment, Bluetooth connectivity w/mic and SiriusXM satellite radio (limited subscription)     •  
Radio: Navigation AM/FM/HD/CD w/USB & Aux-In -inc: discover media, 6.3" touchscreen, Fender premium sound system w/8 speakers, amp, subwoofer, VW Car-Net App-Connect smartphone integration and interface and Guide and Inform enhanced navigation and infotainment, Bluetooth connectivity w/mic and SiriusXM satellite radio (limited subscription)       •
Window Grid And Roof Mount Diversity Antenna • • • •

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
S R-Line SE SEL
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE KIT -inc: booster cables, warning triangle, flashlight, multi-tool, work gloves, PVC tape, blanket, poncho, whistle, cable ties and bandages • • • •
TRAILER HITCH • • • •
PAINT SCHEME Options
S R-Line SE SEL
STANDARD PAINT • • • •
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
S R-Line SE SEL
FIRST AID KIT (PIO) • • • •
ROOF EDGE SPOILER -inc: mounts above rear window (PIO) •   • •
ROOF RACK -inc: base carrier bars (set of 2) (PIO) • • • •
RUBBER MAT KIT -inc: Monster Mats w/logo (set of 4) and heavy duty trunk liner w/CarGo blocks (PIO) • • • •
SECURITY WHEEL LOCKS (SET OF 4) (PIO) • • • •
SIDE STEPS (PIO) •   • •
TRAILER HITCH EXTRAS -inc: tow and ball mount and 7-pin adapter plug (PIO) • • • •
TRAILER HITCH KIT -inc: electrical kit, receiver kit, hitch ball and mount (PIO) •   • •
WHEEL SPLASH GUARDS (SET OF 4) (PIO) •   •  
PRIMARY PAINT Options
S R-Line SE SEL
DEEP BLACK PEARL • • • •
NIGHT BLUE METALLIC • • • •
PANTHER GRAY METALLIC •   • •
PANTHER GRAY METALLIC Build Out:09/08/2015   •    
PEPPER GRAY METALLIC • • • •
PURE WHITE • • • •
REFLEX SILVER METALLIC • • • •
WILD CHERRY METALLIC Build Out: 02/29/2016 •   • •
WILD CHERRY METALLIC Build Out:09/08/2015   •    
SEAT TRIM Options
S R-Line SE SEL
CHARCOAL BLACK, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES • • •  
CHARCOAL BLACK, VIENNA LEATHER SEATING SURFACES       •
SANDSTONE BEIGE, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES • • •  
SANDSTONE BEIGE, VIENNA LEATHER SEATING SURFACES       •
TWO-TONE BEIGE/BLACK, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES •   •  

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Specifications

Brakes
S R-Line SE SEL
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) 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.1 11.1 11.1 11.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
S R-Line SE SEL
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 56.1 56.1 56.1 56.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 23.8 23.8 23.8 23.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft) 23.8 23.8 23.8 23.8
Engine
S R-Line SE SEL
Displacement 2.0 L/121 2.0 L/121 2.0 L/121 2.0 L/121
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 200 @ 5100 200 @ 5100 200 @ 5100 200 @ 5100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 207 @ 1700 207 @ 1700 207 @ 1700 207 @ 1700
Exterior Dimensions
S R-Line SE SEL
Height, Overall (in) 67.1 67.1 67.1 67.1
Length, Overall (in) 174.5 174.5 174.5 174.5
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 R-Line SE SEL
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
Steering
S R-Line SE SEL
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39 39 39 39
Suspension
S R-Line SE SEL
Suspension Type - Front Strut Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Tires
S R-Line SE SEL
Front Tire Size P215/65HR16 P255/40HR19 P235/55HR18 P255/40HR19
Rear Tire Size P215/65HR16 P255/40HR19 P235/55HR18 P255/40HR19
Transmission
S R-Line SE SEL
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 6 6 6 6
Vehicle
S R-Line SE SEL
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 (ft) 95.4 95.4 95.4 95.4
Second Head Room (in) 39 39 39 39
Second Leg Room (in) 35.8 35.8 35.8 35.8
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55 55 55 55
Weight Information
S R-Line SE SEL
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3404 3404 3404 3404

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Safety Features

Safety Features
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Side Curtain Protection Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera
VW Car-Net Emergency Sos
and Rear Assist
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A