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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG & fuel economy

The 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2009 model. Among 105 SUVs rated for 2010, it ranks 72nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,821 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 19 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,821 15,000 mi/yr · $18.81 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2010 #72 of 105 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2611.19.0
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 2010 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Subaru Legacy/Outback26 MPG $1,788
  6. 72Volkswagen Tiguan21 MPG $2,821
  7. 105Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2010 TiguanOther SUVsClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Tiguan MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Tiguan		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Tiguan		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Tiguan 4motion		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. rivals

vs Ford Expedition 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Tiguan saves $85/yr vs Toyota Sequoia 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Tiguan saves $85/yr vs Jeep Commander 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Tiguan saves $85/yr vs Chevrolet Suburban 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Suburban saves $86/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Tahoe saves $86/yr vs Chevrolet Avalanche 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Avalanche saves $86/yr vs Jeep Wrangler 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Wrangler saves $86/yr vs GMC Yukon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Yukon saves $86/yr vs Nissan Murano 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Tiguan saves $141/yr vs Nissan Armada 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Tiguan saves $279/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Up to 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 20 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan per year?

About $2,821 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $18.81 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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