Volkswagen Tiguan: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Volkswagen Tiguan across 18 model years, from the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan through the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recent 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan returns 28 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen Tiguan page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Volkswagen Tiguan. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2025 | 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2024 | 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2023 | 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2022 | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2021 | 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2020 | 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2019 | 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2018 | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2017 | 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2016 | 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2015 | 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2014 | 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2013 | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2012 | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2011 | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2010 | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2009 | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,300 |
How the Volkswagen Tiguan compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Volkswagen Tiguan against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.