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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2022 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 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan.

When we compare the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan's and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan's and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is a better car than the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Pricing: A used 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan ranges from $18,198 to $27,981 while a used 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is priced between $21,559 to $32,498.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2022 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 13 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 19 Best Small SUVs, the Volkswagen Tiguan is ranked 13 and the Volkswagen Tiguan is ranked 13 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Volkswagen Tiguan is also ranked 31 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs while the Volkswagen Tiguan is ranked 31 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 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan and the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan makes 184 horsepower. The Tiguan is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. The Tiguan is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. This gives the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear leg room. The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage in the areas of and rear leg room.

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:

25245

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

25515

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

23700 - 27890

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

26991 - 37972

Starting MSRP:

26490

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

26293

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

22445 - 29995

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

22803

Price Range:

18198 - 27981

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

24444

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

20734 - 27641

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1015

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

59209

# Good or Great Deals:

341

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

26835

Price Range:

21559 - 32498

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

26469

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

21890 - 30299

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

2029

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

41882

# Good or Great Deals:

656

Volkswagen Tiguan Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.214043 / 10

Reliability:

7.410545 / 10

Retained Value:

7.931585 / 10

Safety:

9.3 / 10

Volkswagen Tiguan Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.214043 / 10

Reliability:

7.410545 / 10

Retained Value:

7.931585 / 10

Safety:

9.3 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

7.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

6.9 - 10.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.008

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

8.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

7.9 - 11.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.008



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.4806836739362845

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.7 - 13.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.654389474076095

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

6.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.5 - 16.4

Volkswagen Tiguan Rankings

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

1 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

2 / 2

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

2 / 2

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

8 / 18

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

9 / 34

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

10 / 18

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

11 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

11 / 13

Most Reliable Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

12 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

13 / 56

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 34

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

13 / 20

Best Small SUVs

13 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

14 / 20

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

14 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 67

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 34

Best Off-road Small SUVs

17 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

18 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

19 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

22 / 56

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 34

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

29 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs

31 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

32 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

32 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

32 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

33 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

34 / 34

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

39 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

42 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

47 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

49 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

50 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

54 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

65 / 67

Volkswagen Tiguan Rankings

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

1 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

2 / 2

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

2 / 2

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

8 / 18

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

9 / 34

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

10 / 18

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

11 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

11 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

11 / 13

Most Reliable Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

12 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

13 / 56

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 34

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

13 / 20

Best Small SUVs

13 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

14 / 20

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

14 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 67

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 34

Best Off-road Small SUVs

17 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

18 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

19 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

22 / 56

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 34

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

29 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs

31 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

32 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

32 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

32 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

33 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

34 / 34

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

38 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

39 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

42 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

47 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

49 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

50 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

54 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

65 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Trim Levels

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

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Trim Levels

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

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.65 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 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 @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

221 foot-lbs @ 1900 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):


23 / 29 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

352 / 444 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):


23 / 30 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

352 / 459 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

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

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

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

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

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

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:

36.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Cargo Space:

12 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

65.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3735 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:

3765 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

66.4 inches

Length:

186.1 inches

Wheelbase:

109.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.4 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:

P215/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Deep Black Pearl

Blue

Atlantic Blue Metallic

Gray

Platinum Gray Metallic

Silver

Pyrite Silver Metallic

White

Pure White

Exterior Colors

Black

Deep Black Pearl

Blue

Not available

Gray

Platinum Gray Metallic

Silver

Pyrite 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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