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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan.

In comparing the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan's and the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan's and the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan is a better car than the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Pricing: A used 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan ranges from $8,994 to $17,498 while a used 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is priced between $9,995 to $18,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan both lose 41.3 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Tiguan is 8.2 out of 10. Volkswagen Tiguan is ranked 8 out of 19 Best Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Volkswagen Tiguan is ranked 16 and the Volkswagen Tiguan is ranked 16 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Volkswagen Tiguan is also ranked 24 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs while the Volkswagen Tiguan is ranked 24 out of 67 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Tiguan is 7.4 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan makes 200 horsepower. The Tiguan is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 439 miles. The Tiguan is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles. This gives the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. The Tiguan uses gasoline, and the Tiguan uses premium unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Tiguan has an average safety rating of 4.65 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$24,890

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$21,795 - $24,995

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$21,995

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,728

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$21,995 - $25,645

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$13,032

Price Range:

$8,994 - $17,498

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$14,645

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$12,498 - $18,284

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

243

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

93,240

# Good or Great Deals:

103

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$14,580

Price Range:

$9,995 - $18,998

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$16,407

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$14,149 - $20,586

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

265

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

79,867

# Good or Great Deals:

142

Volkswagen Tiguan Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.4 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

9.3 / 10

Volkswagen Tiguan Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.4 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

9.3 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

2.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

2.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

1.8 - 5.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.8%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

3.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

2.8 - 6.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.8%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.4 - 8.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

0.9 - 14.9

Volkswagen Tiguan Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

2 / 4

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

7 / 20

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

7 / 14

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

8 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

8 / 21

Best Small SUVs

8 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

12 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

12 / 19

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 39

Most Reliable Small SUVs

13 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

13 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

13 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

13 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

15 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

15 / 19

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 39

Best Off-road Small SUVs

18 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

18 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

20 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs

24 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

24 / 59

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

27 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

27 / 39

Safest Crossover SUVs

28 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

30 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

31 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

32 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

32 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

32 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

32 / 39

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

33 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

35 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

37 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

45 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

46 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

47 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

47 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

63 / 67

Volkswagen Tiguan Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

2 / 4

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

7 / 20

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

7 / 14

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

8 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

8 / 21

Best Small SUVs

8 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

12 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

12 / 19

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 39

Most Reliable Small SUVs

13 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

13 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

13 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

13 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

15 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

15 / 19

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 39

Best Off-road Small SUVs

18 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

18 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

20 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs

24 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

24 / 59

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

27 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

27 / 39

Safest Crossover SUVs

28 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

30 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

31 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

32 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

32 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

32 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

32 / 39

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

33 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

35 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

37 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

45 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

46 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

47 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

47 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

63 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Trim Levels

2.0T R-Line, 2.0T R-Line 4Motion, 2.0T S, 2.0T S 4Motion, 2.0T SE, 2.0T SE 4Motion, 2.0T SEL, 2.0T SEL 4Motion

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Trim Levels

2.0T Limited S, 2.0T Limited S 4Motion, 2.0T S, 2.0T S 4Motion, 2.0T SEL, 2.0T SEL 4Motion, 2.0T Sport, 2.0T Sport 4Motion, 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition, 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition 4Motion

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.65 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.65 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

Torque:

207 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.059 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

2200 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

Torque:

207 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.058 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 26 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

355 / 439 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 24 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

338 / 406 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Available

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

39 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Cargo Space:

23.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

56.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

119.2 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

39 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Cargo Space:

23.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

56.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

119.2 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3404 lbs

Width:

71.2 inches

Height:

67.1 inches

Length:

174.5 inches

Wheelbase:

102.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3448 lbs

Width:

71.2 inches

Height:

67.1 inches

Length:

174.5 inches

Wheelbase:

102.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/65R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

215/65R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Deep Black Pearl

Blue

Night Blue Metallic

Gray

Panther Grey Metallic / Pepper Grey Metallic

Red

Wild Cherry Metallic

Silver

Reflex Silver Metallic

White

Pure White

Exterior Colors

Black

Deep Black Pearl

Blue

Pacific Blue Metallic

Gray

Pepper Grey Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Reflex Silver Metallic

White

Pure White

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige/Black / Sandstone Beige

Black

Charcoal Black

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Charcoal Black

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