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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2019 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 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan.

In comparing the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan's and the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan's and the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan ranges from $13,129 to $22,998 while a used 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is priced between $15,477 to $25,232.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2019 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 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan makes 184 horsepower. The Tiguan is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 413 miles. The Tiguan is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. This gives the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. Both models use regular 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:

$24,595

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,370

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,550 - $27,895

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$24,295

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,516

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,350 - $26,345

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,100

Price Range:

$13,129 - $22,998

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$18,697

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$15,309 - $27,261

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

452

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

75,828

# Good or Great Deals:

191

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$20,237

Price Range:

$15,477 - $25,232

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$20,157

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$16,854 - $25,234

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

490

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

68,311

# Good or Great Deals:

196

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 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

4.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

3.8 - 7.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.8%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

5.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

4.9 - 8.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.8%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

13

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.9 - 13

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.7 - 21

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

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Trim Levels

2.0T S, 2.0T S 4Motion, 2.0T SE, 2.0T SE 4Motion, 2.0T SEL, 2.0T SEL 4Motion, 2.0T SEL Premium, 2.0T SEL Premium 4Motion

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Trim Levels

S, S 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SEL, SEL 4Motion, SEL Premium 4Motion, SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line 4Motion, SEL R-Line Jet-Black, SEL R-Line Jet-Black 4Motion

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

6 years / 72000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

6 years / 72000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

6 years / 72000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

6 years / 72000 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:

4 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:

4 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:

184 hp @ 4400 rpm

Torque:

221 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

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

0.049 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

184 hp @ 4400 rpm

Torque:

221 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

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

0.049 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):


22 / 27 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

337 / 413 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

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):


22 / 29 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

337 / 444 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

12 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

65.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

135.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

12 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

65.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

135.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3777 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

66.3 inches

Length:

185.1 inches

Wheelbase:

109.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3777 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

66.3 inches

Length:

185.1 inches

Wheelbase:

109.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Deep Black Pearl Metallic

Blue

Silk Blue Metallic

Gray

Platinum Gray Metallic

Green

Dark Moss Green Metallic

Orange

Habanero Orange Metallic

Red

Cardinal Red Metallic

Silver

White Silver Metallic

White

Pure White

Exterior Colors

Black

Deep Black Pearl

Blue

Silk Blue Metallic / Stone Blue Metallic

Gray

Platinum Gray Metallic

Green

Dark Moss Green Metallic

Orange

Habanero Orange Metallic

Red

Cardinal Red Metallic

Silver

Pyrite Silver Metallic / White Silver Metallic

White

Pure White

Interior Colors

Black

Titan Black

Gray

Storm Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Titan Black

Gray

Storm Gray

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