In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Tiguan Estate 2.0 TDI R-Line 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1968
Trim	R-Line
Price	£40,060
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	9.4
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	150
Length	4511 mm
Width	1859 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	615 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1551 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control ACC stop and go including speed limiter
App-Connect incl. Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth phone integration system
Distance control assist
Driver alert system
Driver profile selection
Dynamic road sign display
eCall emergency call system
Electromechanical speed sensitive power steering
Engine start/stop button
Lane keeping system Lane Assist
Lights on warning
Multifunction front facing camera
Outside temperature display
Premium multifunction display with multi colour display
Remote control boot opening
Rev counter
Revision / skills operating concept travel assistant
Service interval indicator
Speed limit display
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Battery regeneration during braking
Diesel particulate filter
Misfuel prevention device for diesel engine
Selective Catalytic Reduction
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling

Entertainment

4 X 20 watt output
8 Speakers
Diversity antenna for FM reception
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
USB C ports

Exterior Features

Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlight control system
Body colour door handles
Chrome moldings on the side windows
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dynamic headlight range control
Front and rear electric windows
Heated rear window
High level 3rd brake light
Laminated safety glass windshield, heat and sound insulating
LED headlamps with LED separate daytime running light and dynamic cornering light
LED rear combination lamps
LED rear number plate lights
License plate carrier in front and rear
Poor weather light and cornering light
R Line body kit
R Line side sills
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear exhaust tailpipe
Rear fog lamp
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler in R style
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Side and rear windows in heat insulating glass
Trailer Stability Programme
Unique R Line badging
Windscreen wipers/ intermittent wipe + 4 position delay

Interior Features

12V outlet in center console rear and in luggage compartment
12V outlet in front and tray
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 Care Climatronic 3 zone automatic climate control with enhanced air filter and controls in the rear
Backrest release for left front seat
Black headlining
Brushed stainless steel pedals and footrest
Carpet mats in front and rear with decorative stitching in Gray
Climate control unit rear with touch function
Door and side trim panel in foam film, insert in leatherette
Front centre armrest
Front footwell illumination
Front seats head restraints (x-adjustment)
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
Lockable cooled glovebox
Luggage compartment lighting
Luggage net
Rear bench seat asymetrically split folding, longitudinally movable and folding with load-through hatch and center armrest
Remote unlocking for rear seat backrest
Removable luggage cover
Removable rear headrests
Safety optimised front head restraints
Single front passenger seat
Sliding/reclining rear 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
Top front comfort seats
Variable boot floor, height adjustable and removable

Packs

Driver assistance pack plus - Tiguan DSG

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 (for Adaptive Cruise Control ACC up to 130 mph)
Front disc brakes
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front side airbags
Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners
Hill hold control
Manual child proof rear door locks
Pedestrian monitoring system
Power assisted brakes
Proactive passenger protection system in combination with front assist
Rear disc brakes
Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones
Two tone horn
Warning sound and light for doors and tailgate open
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
Electronic engine immobiliser

Wheels

Tool kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	150
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	150

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1968
Compression Ratio	16.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	81.1
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	95.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High	56.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	55.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	51.4

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9300
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.4
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	3000
Engine Torque - NM	360
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/40 R20
Tyre Size Rear	255/40 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	MISANO
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1684 mm
Length	4511 mm
Wheelbase	2678 mm
Width	1859 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	58
Gross Vehicle Weight	2170 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1655 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	615 l
Max. Loading Weight	619 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1551 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.5 m

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