2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion.

The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion gets up to 21 miles per gallon in the city, and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion is 23 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion is $3,200 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,500 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion Consume?

The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion will consume roughly 13 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion.

City MPG21
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum13
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Related Volkswagen Models from 2012

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  • "2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/tiguan-4motion/2012.

  • "2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/tiguan-4motion/2012. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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