Reviewing the specs of an SUV can help shoppers make an informed decision about whether or not it is the correct sport utility vehicle for them.

Mileage Specs

The average MPG for city driving for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV is 22. On the highway, the average is 27.

Trim Packages

Trim packages are different versions of a specific sport utility vehicle that are available. Typically, a vehicle will have a standard trim level, as well as trim packages available for an additional cost. The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV comes in 16 trim levels, which include the AWD S 4Motion 4dr SUV, AWD S 4Motion 4dr SUV w/ Sunroof, AWD SE 4Motion 4dr SUV, AWD SE 4Motion 4dr SUV w/ Sunroof and Navigation, AWD SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV, AWD SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV w/ Premium Navigation and Dynaudio, AWD SEL 4Motion 4dr SUV w/ Premium Navigation and Dynaudio (ends 11/09), LE 4dr SUV, S 4dr SUV 6A, S 4dr SUV 6A w/ Sunroof, S 4dr SUV 6M, SE 4dr SUV, SE 4dr SUV w/ Sunroof and Navigation, SEL 4dr SUV, SEL 4dr SUV w/ Premium Navigation, SEL 4dr SUV w/ Premium Navigation (ends 11/09).

Engine Specifications

Internal combustion, hybrid, and electric engines are all common options on modern SUVs. This particular SUV has a Internal Combustion.

Drivetrain Specifications

A vehicle’s drivetrain enables the engine and wheels to communicate. The categories of drivetrains include front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive. This Volkswagen features FWD

Transmission Specifications

There are many kinds of transmissions, such as automatic, manual, continuously variable, and automated manual. The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV is available with a A transmission.

Styling Details

The exterior and interior of an SUV do not impact its performance but may be important to some drivers. For this SUV, interior and exterior choices include Titan Black, Cornsilk Beige, Beige and Black for the interior and Deep Black Metallic, White Gold Metallic, Night Blue Metallic, Reflex Silver Metallic, Candy White, Wild Cherry Metallic and Pepper Gray for the exterior.

Interior Specs

In the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV as many as 5 passengers can be seated.

Length Specs

The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV has a complete vehicle length of 174.50.

Cargo Specifics

In the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV, cargo can be stored in the 23.80 cubic feet of cargo space.

Steering Specs

There are three common categories of power steering systems for sport utility vehicles. This particular SUV has the variable/speed-proportional steering type.

Interior Specs

SUVs can have up to three rows of seating. This SUV provides 2.

Towing Specs

Towing power varies largely from one SUV to the next. On the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4dr SUV, drivers can tow with both a weight distributing hitch and a dead weight hitch. The maximum towing capacity is 2200 pounds.

Pricing Details

Sport utility vehicles are available at vastly different price points. For this particular one, the MSRP is $28,635.