Every Volkswagen is different. Here are the specs for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD SE 4Motion 4dr SUV. Drivers should compare these details to choose the right SUV.

Mileage Specs

The majority of, but not all, SUVs tend to get fewer MPG than sedans. The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD SE 4Motion 4dr SUV gets 21 and 27 on average.

Trim Options

This SUV comes in 16 trim levels. Purchasers can select from 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 Specs

The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD SE 4Motion 4dr SUV comes with a Internal Combustion.

Drivetrain Details

The drivetrain powers the engine’s wheels and makes forward momentum possible. One type of drivetrain is front-wheel drive, which means that engine power is sent toward the front wheels. Conversely, rear-wheel drive means power is directed at the back wheels. Four-wheel drive is when power is supplied to all wheels but when a rear-wheel drive feature is also available as required. With all-wheel drive, the wheels will either always have engine power or will only have engine power when better traction is needed. Drivers of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD SE 4Motion 4dr SUV are equipped with AWD.

Transmission Specs

This sport utility vehicle can be purchased with a A transmission. Automatic transmissions shift automatically and may include some manual controls.

Manual transmissions require the driver to shift between gears as required.

Continuously variable transmissions do not utilize gears, change as needed, and are good for bettering gas mileage.

Automated manual or direct shift gearbox transmissions allow the driver to shift gears, but the clutch is engaged automatically.

Styling Details

Interior varieties for this Volkswagen are as follows:Titan Black, Cornsilk Beige, Beige and Black, while the exterior options are Deep Black Metallic, White Gold Metallic, Night Blue Metallic, Reflex Silver Metallic, Candy White, Wild Cherry Metallic and Pepper Gray.

Seating Capacity

The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD SE 4Motion 4dr SUV can safely seat seat up to 5 passengers.

Length of Vehicle

The longer a vehicle is, the better the frontal protection. This SUV has a vehicle length of 174.50.

Cargo Space

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

Steering Specs

There are three common varieties of power steering systems for SUVs. This specific SUV has the variable/speed-proportional steering type.

Interior Details

With 2 rows of seating, this Volkswagen has ample space.

Towing

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

Pricing

Sport utility vehicles are available at vastly different price points. For this specific one, the MSRP is $30,590.