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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4motion

Volkswagen · All-Wheel Drive · 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo

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Model year2022

Combined MPG24

City MPG21

Highway MPG28

Annual fuel cost$2,800

Against the 1,374 volkswagen cars

Combined MPG 24 MPGbest 44 · avg 24

Annual fuel cost $2,800best $650 · avg $3,132

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4motion is a gasoline SUV with a turbocharged 2.0 L four-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive and an automatic (S8) transmission. It is classified as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. Its fuel economy is listed as 21 MPG city, 28 MPG highway and 24 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,800, while tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are 369 grams per mile. The entry lists five NHTSA recalls, 269 complaints, a five-star side crash rating and a four-star rollover rating. These details let buyers consider fuel use, emissions and listed safety ratings together. The four-cylinder engine and all-wheel-drive configuration identify the main powertrain details; the city, highway and combined ratings provide separate views of its stated gasoline economy.

Who it is for

It suits SUV shoppers looking for a turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline model with all-wheel drive. Its MPG ratings and annual fuel cost help readers consider running costs.

What is good

28 MPG highway
2.0 L turbocharged four-cylinder
Five-star side crash rating
All-wheel drive

What to know first

24 MPG combined
EPA annual fuel cost is $2,800
Five NHTSA recalls listed
Four-star rollover rating

Verdict

The Tiguan R-Line 4motion combines a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with all-wheel drive and 24 MPG combined. Its $2,800 annual EPA fuel cost and listed crash ratings provide useful comparison points.