Volkswagen GTI vs. Volkswagen Tiguan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen GTI and 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 Volkswagen GTI and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
When comparing the Volkswagen GTI's and the Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen GTI has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Volkswagen GTI and Volkswagen Tiguan have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen GTI's and the Volkswagen Tiguan's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Tiguan is a better car than the Volkswagen GTI.
Pricing: A used 2014 Volkswagen GTI ranges from $6,914 to $16,277 while a used 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is priced between $5,848 to $14,590.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Volkswagen GTI and the Volkswagen Tiguan makes 200 horsepower. The GTI is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. The Tiguan is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 432 miles. This gives the Volkswagen GTI the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volkswagen Tiguan. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Tiguan has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volkswagen GTI has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Tiguan has an average safety rating of 4.45 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
25095
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
23305
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
23328
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
20150 - 27680
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11244
Price Range:
6914 - 16277
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
118963
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9455
Price Range:
5848 - 14590
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
11505
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7915 - 30356
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
86
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
111834
# Good or Great Deals:
25
Volkswagen GTI Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen Tiguan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen GTI
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Tiguan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4931500810999048
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8249709331284336
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 13.7
Volkswagen GTI Rankings
Not yet available
Volkswagen Tiguan Rankings
Ranking
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17 out of / 34Ranking
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19 out of / 34Ranking
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29 out of / 34Ranking
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65 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volkswagen GTI Trim Levels
Drivers Edition PZEV, Wolfsburg Edition PZEV
Volkswagen Tiguan Trim Levels
R-Line, R-Line 4Motion, S, S 4Motion, SE, SE 4Motion, SEL, SEL 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
207 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
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:
1654 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 450 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
299 / 432 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
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:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
15.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
108.1 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:
119.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3113 lbs
Width:
70 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
165.9 inches
Wheelbase:
101.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3393 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
67.1 inches
Length:
174.3 inches
Wheelbase:
102.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl Metallic
Gray
Carbon Steel Gray Metallic
White
Candy White
Blue
Not available
Gold
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Metallic
Gray
Pepper Gray
White
Candy White / Pure White
Blue
Night Blue Metallic
Gold
White Gold Metallic
Red
Wild Cherry Metallic
Silver
Reflex Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Interlagos
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
