Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion
25 MPG The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 600 gallons, $1920 a year in fuel, or $0.128 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2009–2026 run it averages 22.9 MPG, improving by 5 MPG over 18 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.120 | $1200 | $1800 | $2400 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.128 | $1280 | $1920 | $2560 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.140 | $1400 | $2100 | $2800 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.180 | $1800 | $2700 | $3600 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 MPG | 22 | 30 | $2500 | 351 | 1 |
| 2025 | 25 MPG | 22 | 30 | $2500 | 351 | 1 |
| 2024 | 25 MPG | 22 | 29 | $2500 | 357 | 1 |
| 2023 | 25 MPG | 22 | 29 | $2500 | 357 | 1 |
| 2022 | 25 MPG | 22 | 29 | $2500 | 357 | 1 |
| 2021 | 24 MPG | 21 | 27 | $2600 | 374 | 1 |
| 2020 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2700 | 388 | 1 |
| 2019 | 24 MPG | 21 | 29 | $2600 | 367 | 1 |
| 2018 | 23 MPG | 21 | 27 | $2700 | 382 | 1 |
| 2017 | 21 MPG | 20 | 23 | $3650 | 424 | 1 |
| 2016 | 22 MPG | 20 | 26 | $3500 | 395 | 1 |
| 2015 | 22 MPG | 20 | 26 | $3500 | 395 | 1 |
| 2014 | 22 MPG | 20 | 26 | $3500 | 395 | 1 |
| 2013 | 22 MPG | 20 | 26 | $3500 | 395 | 1 |
| 2012 | 23 MPG | 21 | 26 | $3350 | 386 | 1 |
| 2011 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $3650 | 423 | 1 |
| 2010 | 20 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion ranks 57 on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD (25.5), Subaru Outback AWD (25.5), Audi Q5 (26), Buick Encore AWD (26), Chevrolet Equinox AWD (26).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 351 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion get?
The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion is rated at 25 MPG combined by the EPA — 22 city and 30 highway. Across all 18 model years in the database it averages 22.9 MPG, ranging from 20 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion cost in fuel per year?
At 25 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 600 gallons — roughly $1920 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.128 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2500.
Has the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 20 MPG in 2009 to 25 in 2026 — an improvement of 5 MPG, or 25% across 18 model years.
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion efficient for its class?
It ranks 57 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG. That is 4.2 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.