New 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion

* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.

• Reliability (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  Volkswagen's reliability has been average in recent years. While major issues are uncommon, some owners report minor electrical glitches or sensor-related problems.
• Maintenance (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  Maintenance costs are typical for a European brand, slightly higher than some Japanese competitors but generally reasonable for scheduled services. Parts can be a bit pricier.
• Technology (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Equipped with a user-friendly infotainment system, a digital cockpit, and a good suite of driver-assistance features, the Tiguan SE 4Motion provides modern convenience and safety tech.
• Comfort (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The interior is spacious and well-appointed, providing good comfort for both front and rear passengers. The ride quality is generally smooth, absorbing most road imperfections effectively.
• Dynamics (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The 2026 Tiguan SE 4Motion offers a balanced driving experience with confident handling and responsive steering for its class. While not overtly sporty, it feels stable and predictable.

• Comfort & Seating:

  • Heated Seats
  • Power Seats

• Convenience:

  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Remote Start

• Entertainment:

  • Bluetooth
  • Satellite Radio

• Exterior:

  • Heated Mirrors
  • Tinted Windows

• Other:

  • Trailer Hitch

• Safety:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Autonomous Braking
  • Backup Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Cross Traffic Alert
  • Exit Safety System
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assistance
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Technology:

  • Android Auto

• Air Conditioning

  • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning zones: dual
  • Rear vents: second row
  • Air filtration

• Airbags

  • Front airbags: center
  • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
  • Side airbags: front
  • Knee airbags: driver
  • Front airbags: dual
  • Side curtain airbags: front
  • Side airbags: rear
  • Side curtain airbags: rear

• Audio System

  • Radio: voice operated
  • Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
  • Radio: touch screen display
  • Antenna type: diversity
  • Antenna type: mast
  • Total speakers: 7
  • Radio: AM/FM
  • Radio data system
  • Speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input: USB
  • Radio: HD radio
  • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
  • Satellite radio: SiriusXM

• Brakes

  • Rear brake type: disc
  • Front brake width: 1.18
  • Rear brake diameter: 11.8
  • Rear brake width: 0.47
  • Front brake diameter: 13.4
  • Front brake type: ventilated disc
  • Braking assist
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Power brakes
  • Electronic parking brake: auto off

• Comfort Features

  • Steering wheel trim: leatherette
  • Armrests: rear folding
  • Armrests: rear center with cupholders
  • Floor material: carpet
  • Floor material: cargo area carpet
  • Dash trim: metallic

• Convenience Features

  • Wireless charging station: front
  • Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic
  • Autonomous lane guidance: lane changing
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C front
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C rear
  • Cupholders: front
  • Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Power outlet(s): 12V cargo area
  • One-touch windows: 4
  • Reading lights: front
  • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
  • Cargo area light
  • Center console: dual level
  • Multi-function remote: panic alarm
  • Power windows: lockout button
  • Courtesy lights: door
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
  • Push-button start
  • Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
  • Reading lights: rear
  • Power outlet(s): 12V front
  • Assist handle: passenger side
  • Assist handle: rear
  • Remote engine start/cabin preconditioning
  • Center console: front console with armrest and storage
  • Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
  • Footwell lights: color-adjustable
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function
  • Storage: in floor
  • Storage: front seatback
  • Storage: dual level cargo area
  • Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
  • Ambient lighting: color-adjustable
  • Storage: door pockets
  • Multi-function remote: proximity entry system
  • Cupholders: rear
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: voice control
  • Multi-function remote: trunk release

• Drivetrain

  • Drive mode selector
  • 4WD type: on demand
  • Axle ratio: 2.94

• Engine

  • Auto start/stop
  • Battery saver
  • Battery: maintenance-free

• Exterior Features

  • Exhaust: hidden
  • Rocker panel color: silver
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
  • Front bumper color: body-color
  • Mirror color: body-color
  • Door handle color: body-color
  • Rear spoiler: roofline
  • Rear spoiler color: body-color
  • Grille color: black
  • Fender lip moldings: black
  • Window trim: chrome

• In Car Entertainment

  • Connected in-car apps: Google POIs
  • Connected in-car apps: Google search
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto
  • Connected in-car apps: ChatGPT
  • Infotainment screen size: 12.9 in.
  • Infotainment: MIB4

• Instrumentation

  • Customizable instrument cluster
  • Instrument cluster screen size: 10.25 in.
  • Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
  • Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
  • Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
  • Clock
  • Gauge: tachometer
  • Digital odometer
  • External temperature display
  • Multi-function display
  • Fuel economy display: MPG
  • Fuel economy display: range
  • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
  • Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid
  • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
  • Trip odometer

• Lights

  • Daytime running lights: LED
  • Headlights: cornering
  • Taillights: LED
  • Headlights: auto high beam dimmer
  • Exterior entry lights: approach lamps
  • Headlights: LED
  • Headlights: wiper activated
  • Headlights: auto on/off

• Mirrors

  • Side mirrors: integrated turn signals
  • Side mirror adjustments: power
  • Side mirror adjustments: manual folding
  • Side mirrors: heated

• Roof

  • Roof rails: silver

• Safety

  • Rearview monitor: in dash
  • Cross traffic alert: rear
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Pre-collision warning system: audible warning
  • Pre-collision warning system: visual warning
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Camera system washer: rear
  • Check rear seat reminder
  • Automatic emergency braking: rear
  • Vehicle exit safety system
  • Lane keeping assist with blind spot integration
  • Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
  • Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian
  • Automatic emergency braking: front
  • Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
  • Child safety door locks
  • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
  • Impact sensor: door unlock
  • Safety brake pedal system
  • Camera system: rearview
  • Automatic hazard warning lights
  • Impact sensor: fuel cut-off
  • Parking sensors: rear
  • Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
  • Lane deviation sensors
  • Impact sensor: alert system
  • Parking sensors: front
  • Crumple zones: front
  • Crumple zones: rear

• Seatbelts

  • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
  • Seatbelt pretensioners: rear
  • Seatbelt force limiters: front
  • Seatbelt force limiters: rear
  • Emergency locking retractors: rear
  • Seatbelt warning sensor: front
  • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
  • Front seatbelts: 3-point
  • Emergency locking retractors: front

• Seats

  • Driver seat power adjustments: height
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: height
  • Passenger seat: heated
  • Driver seat: heated
  • Driver seat power adjustments: 8
  • Rear headrests: 3
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: 6
  • Rear seat folding: split
  • Front headrests: 2
  • Front seat type: bucket
  • Upholstery: leatherette
  • Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench
  • Rear seat folding: flat
  • Front headrests: adjustable
  • Driver seat power adjustments: lumbar
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Upholstery accents: perforated
  • Driver seat power adjustments: reclining

• Security

  • Anti-theft system: alarm
  • Power door locks: anti-lockout
  • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
  • Power door locks: auto-locking

• Stability and Traction

  • Off-road driving assist: hill descent
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Hill holder control
  • Roll stability control
  • Trailer stability control

• Steering

  • Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
  • Steering ratio: 13.3

• Suspension

  • Front suspension classification: independent
  • Rear suspension classification: independent
  • Front struts: MacPherson
  • Rear suspension type: multi-link
  • Rear spring type: coil
  • Front stabilizer bar
  • Rear stabilizer bar
  • Front spring type: coil
  • Front suspension type: lower control arms
  • Rear shock type: gas
  • Front shock type: gas

• Telematics

  • Electronic messaging assistance: with read function
  • Electronic messaging assistance: voice operated
  • Wi-Fi: hotspot
  • Smart device app function: vehicle location
  • Driver assistance app: roadside assistance
  • Smart device app function: maintenance status
  • Smart device app function: lock operation
  • Smart device app function: horn/light operation
  • Smart device app function: engine start/cabin preconditioning
  • Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling
  • Smart device app function: security event/collision alert
  • Smart device app compatibility: myVW
  • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
  • Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated

• Tires and Rims

  • Spare tire size: temporary
  • Tire type: all season
  • Wheel locks: front and rear
  • Spare tire mount location: inside
  • Spare wheel type: steel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Wheels: polished aluminum alloy with painted accents

• Towing and Hauling

  • Trailer hitch: ready

• Windows

  • Rear wiper: intermittent
  • Liftgate window: fixed
  • Window defogger: rear
  • Front wipers: speed sensitive
  • Front wipers: variable intermittent
  • Power windows: safety reverse
  • Front wipers: rain sensing
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear wiper: auto-on in reverse
  • Heated windshield washer jets
  • Rear wiper: with washer

• Seating:

  • Seating Rows:2
  • Standard Seating:5
  • Max Seating:5
  • Head Room (front):39.5in.
  • Leg Room (front):40.2in.
  • Shoulder Room (front):57in.
  • Hip Room (front):54.4in.
  • Head Room (rear):39.7in.
  • Leg Room (rear):40.2in.
  • Shoulder Room (rear):55.7in.
  • Hip Room (rear):53.3in.

• Measurements:

  • Length:184.4in.
  • Width:84.7in.
  • Height:66.5in.
  • Ground Clearance:7in.
  • Wheelbase:109.9in.
  • Front Track:62.2in.
  • Rear Track:61.8in.

• Interior Dimensions:

  • Interior Volume:137.6cuft
  • Passenger Volume:103.8cuft
  • Cargo Volume:33.8cuft
  • Cargo Volume (rear seats down):69.8cuft

• Weight:

  • Curb Weight:3,801lbs
  • Gross Weight:5,115lbs

• Wheels & Tires:

  • Wheel Diameter:19.0 x 8.5in.
  • Wheel Diameter (rear):19.0 x 8.5in.
  • Tire:235/50R19 99H
  • Tire (rear):235/50R19 99H

• Performance:

  • Power to Weight Ratio:18.91lbs/hp
  • Angle of Approach:18degree
  • Angle of Departure:25.2degree
  • Aerodynamic Drag:0.31drag
  • Turning Circle:38.1ft.
  • Breakover Angle:21.1degree
  • Max Payload:1,014lbs
  • Max Towing Capacity:1,800lbs

• Fuel Tank:

  • Fuel Tank Volume:15.6gallon

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• Abs Four Wheel
• Airbags Front Driver
• Airbags Front Passenger
• Airbags Side Impact
• Airbags Side Curtain
• Brake Assist
• Daytime Running Lights
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Traction Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Rollover Stability Control