Volkswagen Tiguan MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Volkswagen Tiguan MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2009 to 2027.
Tiguan MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 56 configurations of the Tiguan. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
Tiguan MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Tiguan configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
How the Tiguan Compares
The EPA rated 69 small SUVs for 2026. The best Tiguan version, at 29 MPG combined, ties for 23rd with 2 other models of 69. Combined ratings in the class run from 20 to 53 MPG, with a median of 27. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Niro | 53 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Kia Sportage | 42 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus NX | 40 MPG |
| 23 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 29 MPG |
What Does a Tiguan Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Tiguan, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Tiguan MPG Questions
Which Tiguan year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2025 and 2026 Tiguan S holds the top EPA rating at 29 MPG combined (26 city, 34 highway).
Does all-wheel drive hurt Tiguan fuel economy?
Yes, noticeably. On the 2027 Tiguan, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 29 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 26 MPG.
Why doesn't my Tiguan match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Cedrick Reese built this page from the EPA fuel economy file published on fueleconomy.gov. It has 56 ratings for the Tiguan from 2009 to 2027, and every one of them is shown in the table. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov