2014 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan.

The 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan has 2 model options: Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

The 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is 22 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L232126
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L211826

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is $3,350.

The average fuel costs have 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.

Comparing a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,250 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,200spend $4,500 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,500spend $6,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L13
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Emit?

The 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan will emit an average of about 6,075,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 208 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan model options.

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG23
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,500
Fuel Cost$3,200
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO25,895,000
Trees Needed to Offset281
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO26,255,000
Trees Needed to Offset298
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2014 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/tiguan/2014.

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