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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG & fuel economy

The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan is a small SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 29 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2025 model. Among 114 small SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 56th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 26 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2026 #56 of 114 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2611.19.0
Highway3414.56.9
Combined2912.38.1

How it ranks among 2026 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Tesla Model Y138 MPGe $656
  2. 2Toyota bZ131 MPGe $688
  3. 3Subaru Uncharted129 MPGe $694
  4. 4Lexus RZ126 MPGe $718
  5. 5Subaru Solterra120 MPGe $756
  6. 56Volkswagen Tiguan29 MPG $1,603
  7. 114Hyundai Nexo68 MPGe $7,941
2026 TiguanOther small SUVsClass median: $1,603/yr

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Tiguan MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
Tiguan S		 Gas 26 MPG 34 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
Tiguan		 Gas 25 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
Tiguan 4motion		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
Tiguan SEL 4Motion		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
307 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
6/10

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. rivals

vs Subaru Forester 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Crosstrek 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Seltos 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda CR-V 30 MPG · $1,550/yr CR-V saves $53/yr vs Ford Escape 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Escape saves $53/yr vs Buick Encore 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Encore saves $53/yr vs Kia Sportage 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Tiguan saves $57/yr vs Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Tiguan saves $57/yr vs Hyundai Tucson 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Tiguan saves $57/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Up to 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 25 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan per year?

About $1,603 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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