In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Tiguan Estate 1.5 TSI 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	false
Price	£26,450
Engine Power - BHP	130
Acceleration	10.9
Top Speed	121 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	141
Length	4509 mm
Width	1839 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	615 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1429 kg

Driver Convenience

App-Connect incl. App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth phone integration system
Distance control assist
eCall emergency call system
Electromechanical speed sensitive power steering
Instrument cluster mph speedometer Great Britain
Lane keeping system Lane Assist
Lights on warning
Multifunction front facing camera
Outside temperature display
Premium multifunction display with multi colour display
Preparation for subsequent activation Navigation feature Discover Media includes Streaming and Internet
Revision / skills operating concept travel assistant
Service interval indicator
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Tailgate/trunk lid unlocking from outside
Warning sound and light for doors and tailgate open

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Battery regeneration during braking
XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling

Entertainment

4 X 20 watt output
8 Speakers
Diversity antenna for FM reception
Radio
SD card slot
Simultaneous pairing of 2 compatible mobile devices
SMS functionality - read, compose and send SMS messages using touch-screen display
Title and cover art display

Exterior Features

Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlight control system
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Front and rear electric windows
Headlight range control
Heated rear window
High level 3rd brake light
Laminated safety glass windshield, heat and sound insulating
LED headlamps
LED rear combination lamps
LED rear number plate lights
LED separate daytime running light
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear exhaust tailpipe
Rear fog lamp
Rear side wing doors
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Side and rear windows in heat insulating glass
Trailer Stability Programme
Windscreen wipers/ intermittent wipe + 4 position delay

Interior Features

12V outlet in center console rear and in luggage compartment
2 cup holders in front
2 LED front reading lights
2 LED rear reading lights
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 rear headrests
4 load lashing points
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Air conditioning system with enhanced air filter with activated carbon
Door and side trim panel in foam film and woven fabric
Front head restraints
Height adjustable front seats
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Instrument lighting white adjustable panel illumination
Interior light with delay
Isofix Preparation 2 Rear child seats
Leather gear knob
Leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel
Lockable cooled glovebox
Luggage compartment lighting
Quad paper cloth upholstery
Rear bench seat asymmetrically split folding, sliding and folding, with load through hatch
Removable luggage cover
Safety optimised front head restraints
Single front passenger seat
Sliding/reclining rear seats
Standard front seats
Standard rear seat release
Storage compartment in driver's door
Storage compartment in passenger's door
Storage compartment in rear doors
Storage compartments in luggage area left and right
Storage tray on dashboard
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Variable boot floor, height adjustable and removable

Passive Safety

3 point seat belt for centre rear seats
3 point seat belts with seat belt pretensioners for the outer rear seats
Active bonnet
Curtain airbags for front and rear passengers
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Electronic Stability Control with driver steering recommendation, ABS, ASR, EDL, EDTC and trailer stabilization
Front assist with autonomous emergency braking
Front disc brakes
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front side airbags
Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners
Hill hold control
Manual rear child locks
Pedestrian monitoring system
Rear disc brakes
Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Warning sound and light for front seat belts if unfastened

Security

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn and towing protection
Anti theft wheel bolts
Central locking system with safelock radio remote control and 2 remote control folding keys
Electronic engine immobiliser

Trim

Black decorative trims
Decorative inserts for dashboard and front door trim panels

Wheels

Tool kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	141

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	43.5
WLTP - MPG - High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	46.3

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	15E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	72
NCAP Safety Assist %	68
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.9
Engine Power - BHP	130
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	220
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	121 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/65 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/65 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	MONTANA
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1684 mm
Length	4509 mm
Wheelbase	2678 mm
Width	1839 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	58
Gross Vehicle Weight	1970 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1655 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	615 l
Max. Loading Weight	541 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1429 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.5 m

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