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Volkswagen Tiguan

2023MANUALPETROL

4★ NCAP
12.65 km/l
mm
On-Road Price
₹36.85 L
Estimated in New Delhi

Lifecycle Highlights

5-Year Retained Value50.7%
5-Year Maintenance857.6k
Reported Issues0 Known
Key Tech
RadioWireless Phone ChargingBluetooth ConnectivityTouchscreen

Dimensions & Practical

L × W × H4509 × 1839 × 1665 mm
Wheelbase2679 mm
Ground Clearance mm
Boot Space615 L
Fuel Tank60 L
Seating5 seats
Drive TypeAWD

Performance & Tech

Power187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm
Torque320Nm@1500-4100rpm
Engine1984cc · 4 cyl
Gearbox7-speed manual
Key Safety
Front SuspensionRear SuspensionSteering TypeSteering ColumnTurning Radius
Key Tech
RadioWireless Phone ChargingBluetooth ConnectivityTouchscreenTouchscreen Size

Ride & Handling

Front SuspensionMulti-link suspension
Rear SuspensionMulti-link suspension
Front Brakesventilated Disc
Rear BrakesDisc
SteeringElectric
Kerb Weight1703 kg
Turning Radius5.39 m

Deep Dive Intelligence

1. Variant Intelligence

All Variants (5)

36.8L — ₹44.0L ex-showroom · ₹7.2L spread

Variant Ladder

Ex-Showroom
RTO
Insurance
Others
36.8L — ₹44.0L on-road in New Delhi (5 variants)
Base
36.8L
petrol/MT
Exclusive Edition
36.8L
petrol/MT
2.0 TSI Elegance BSVI
37.6L
petrol/MT
2.0 TSI Elegance
42.0L
petrol/MT
R-Line
44.0L
petrol/MT

Which Variant is Right for You?

Budget Pick
Base
33.5L
Lowest entry, essential features
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)Airbags (Driver)
Best Value
Base
33.5L
Optimal feature-to-price ratio
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)Airbags (Driver)
Feature King
R-Line
40.0L
Everything the model offers
Front SuspensionRear SuspensionRadioWireless Phone Charging

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Select 2-3 variants to compare features, specs, and pricing.

FeatureBase
33.5L
Exclusive Edition
33.5L
TierBaseBase
FuelPetrolPetrol
TransmissionMANUALMANUAL
Power187.74 bhp @ 4200187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm
Torque320 Nm @ 1500-4100320Nm@1500-4100rpm
Mileage12.65 km/l12.65 km/l
VFM Score--
Resale Adj.0%0%
Safety Features (45)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Airbags (Driver)
Electronic Stability Control
Rear Parking Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Hill Hold Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor (TPMS)
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Steering Type
Steering Column
Steering Gear Type
Turning Radius
Front Brake Type
Rear Brake Type
Brake Assist
Central Locking
Power Door Locks
Anti-Theft Alarm
No. of Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Side Airbag
Side Airbag-Rear
Day & Night Rear View Mirror
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
Rear Seat Belts
Side Impact Beams
Front Impact Beams
Adjustable Seats
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Vehicle Stability Control System
Engine Immobilizer
Crash Sensor
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
Engine Check Warning
Clutch Lock
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Rear Camera
Anti-Theft Device
Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Hill Descent Control
Hill Assist
360 View Camera
Comfort Features (30)
Air Conditioning
Power Steering
Power Windows (Front)
Power Windows (Rear)
Automatic Climate Control
Power Boot
Air Conditioner
Heater
Adjustable Steering
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Electric Adjustable Seats
Low Fuel Warning Light
Accessory Power Outlet
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable Headrest
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Rear AC Vents
Cruise Control
Parking Sensors
Navigation System
Foldable Rear Seat
KeyLess Entry
Engine Start/Stop Button
Paddle Shifters
USB Charger
Central Console Armrest
Drive Modes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Additional Features
Tech Features (10)
Radio
MirrorLink
USB & Auxiliary input
Bluetooth Connectivity
Compass
Touchscreen
Touchscreen Size
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
No. of Speakers
Convenience Features (0)

What You Get By Upgrading

Tiguan BaseExclusive Edition+₹0.0L more
+ Front Suspension+ Rear Suspension+ Steering Type+ Steering Column+ Steering Gear Type+ Turning Radius+ Front Brake Type+ Rear Brake Type+ Brake Assist+ Central Locking+ Power Door Locks+ Anti-Theft Alarm+ No. of Airbags+ Driver Airbag+ Passenger Airbag+ Side Airbag+ Side Airbag-Rear+ Day & Night Rear View Mirror+ Passenger Side Rear View Mirror+ Rear Seat Belts+ Side Impact Beams+ Front Impact Beams+ Adjustable Seats+ Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)+ Vehicle Stability Control System+ Engine Immobilizer+ Crash Sensor+ Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank+ Engine Check Warning+ Clutch Lock+ Electronic Stability Control (ESC)+ Rear Camera+ Anti-Theft Device+ Anti-Pinch Power Windows+ Hill Descent Control+ Hill Assist+ 360 View Camera+ Power Boot+ Air Conditioner+ Heater+ Adjustable Steering+ Height Adjustable Driver Seat+ Electric Adjustable Seats+ Low Fuel Warning Light+ Accessory Power Outlet+ Rear Seat Headrest+ Adjustable Headrest+ Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest+ Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts+ Rear AC Vents+ Cruise Control+ Parking Sensors+ Navigation System+ Foldable Rear Seat+ KeyLess Entry+ Engine Start/Stop Button+ Paddle Shifters+ USB Charger+ Central Console Armrest+ Drive Modes+ Follow Me Home Headlamps+ Additional Features+ Radio+ MirrorLink+ USB & Auxiliary input+ Bluetooth Connectivity+ Compass+ Touchscreen+ Touchscreen Size+ Android Auto+ Apple CarPlay+ No. of Speakers

Variant Resale Impact

💡 Tip: If resale value matters, consider the variant — it retains the most value over time.

2. Reliability & Risks

Known Failure Points

No major reliability issues reported.

3. Resale & Depreciation

Depreciation Curve with Confidence Bands

Liquidity Score
67/100
Avg Days to Sell
40days
Market Demand
rising

What Affects This Car's Resale Value

Color Choice+0.3%

Neutral colors add value

Fuel Type Impact-1.0%

Metro restrictions may affect demand

Per Additional Owner-5.2%

Each owner after the first reduces value

Authorized Service History+4.4%

Complete service records boost value

Emission Norm (BS4 vs BS6)-3.8%

BS4 faces increasing restrictions

What's My Car Worth?

1 yr5 yr10 yr
Estimated Value after 5 yrs
19.0L
(51% retained)
Range: ₹15.5L – ₹22.6L

4. Ownership Timeline

Timeline data not available.

5. Ownership Costs

Year-by-Year Ownership Costs

YearServiceInsuranceFuel/10k kmTiresConsumablesRepair RiskTotal
Year 16,000121,18683,79403,2503%214,230
Year 29,00078,03983,79403,2505%174,083
Year 38,00060,40583,79403,2508%155,449
Year 412,00049,52583,79428,0003,25013%176,569
Year 59,00041,27183,79403,25018%137,315
Year 610,00033,76783,79403,25022%130,811
Year 711,00030,01583,79403,25028%128,059
Year 814,00026,26383,79428,0003,25033%155,307
Year 910,50022,51183,79403,25038%120,055
Year 1012,00018,75983,79403,25042%117,803
Total1,509,681

6. Driving & Comfort

Driving & Comfort Assessment

Performance Score9.3/10
Comfort Score7.0/10

City Driving

Manual gearbox requires more effort in heavy traffic, but offers good control. Turning radius of 5.2m is reasonable for urban maneuvers. Good ground clearance for everyday Indian road conditions.

Highway Performance

With 188 bhp and 320 Nm, overtaking at highway speeds is effortless. Turbo power kicks in nicely at mid-range, making highway merges confident.

Ride & Comfort

Torsion beam rear suspension handles most road imperfections adequately. Premium cabin insulation keeps NVH levels low for a refined experience. Generous 615L boot space makes it practical for long trips.

7. Community Sentiment

95%positive
20 opinions
7 topics
Owners Praise
🛡️Safety9
📦Space & Practicality9
💰Value for Money7
🔨Build Quality7
Owners Worry About
No major concerns reported
cardekhoowner-forum

Community verdict for Volkswagen Tiguan: Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. Owners frequently praise safety.

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Recent Owner Reviews

20 reviews
4 Jun 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Classy Looks Feature Rich Cabin: The Volkswagen Tiguan offers feature packed luxury interiors experience and comfort and it compete very well with the Fortuner. The design of this SUV is very classy and the build quality is strong and feature rich. The 2.0L petrol engine is smooth and responsive with excellent handling but Fortuner cabin experience is much better and impressive."

🔨Build Quality
29 May 2026
via owner-forum
NEGATIVE

"Tiguan: Service and maintenance costs are a major deterrent. Even minor repairs cost a premium at authorized centers."

💰Value for Money⚠️Reliability & Issues
26 May 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Amazing Car: Own a 2023 BS6.2 Tiguan. The car comes loaded with features, quality is top notch since its a CKD unit. Driving performance is absolutely amazing especially in Sports mode. There is ample space and a massive panoramic sunroof. Even the mileage in NCR traffic is around 10 and the best I got was around 13.5. Overall a luxury SUV in 40lacs"

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency🛡️Safety🔨Build Quality📦Space & Practicality
22 May 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Impressive Volkswagen Tiguan: We are a family of 4 so safety being the top priority, we chose the Volkswagen Tiguan after finalising the Virtus. The 2.0 litre TSI engine is explosive, DSG gearbox is super smooth and it is super fun to drive. The design is classic. The seats are comfortable, minimal fatigue even after a long drive. With 6k km on the odo, i can definitely say that this has been the best decision."

🛡️Safety⚙️Gearbox & Transmission
17 May 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Firm Ride And Low Performance: The interior of Volkswagen Tiguan is just mind blowing with brillant space and comfort and high quality of material but the third row is not good. With my 2L TSI petrol engine the performance is not that impressive and the steering is not that great. The stability is very good at high speed but the handling is not the best and the ride quality is on the firm side."

🔨Build Quality📦Space & Practicality
6 May 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Tiguan SUV Excellence, Where Power Meets Luxury: Since I became the Owner of the Volkswagen Tiguan, I've been fully enthralled with its mix of refinement, complication, and outroad capability. The bold and significant position of the four spin drive agent exudes a sense of energy and confidence that impeccably aligns with my daring life. Upon exiting the cabin, I was saluted with a commodious and sumptuous room that provides enough head and legroom for all passengers, icing a comfortable ride indeed on extended Journeys. The font seasoned agent and straightforward Design make driving pleasurable, and the bountiful storehouse room ensures that I am invariably ready for any trip."

📦Space & Practicality
25 Apr 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Tiguan Looks Impressive In Nightshade Blue: The Volkswagen Tiguan is a perfect family car for comfortable and smooth rides. It comes with a impressive design and sleek looks. The Nightshade Blue looks unique and cool. After driving for around 4 months, I found that the mileage is not much impressive, you can get 8 to 9 kmpl in the city and about 12 kmpl on the highways. The interior feels premium and the features makes this car more advance. The ambient lighting and traction controls are impressive. The rear passange seats have ample of legroom. The pricing is little bit on the higher side than expected but it's totally worth the money."

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency🛡️Safety💰Value for Money📦Space & Practicality
11 Apr 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"All Rounder Premium SUV: The Tiguan offers a luxurious feel with the spacious and feature loaded cabin. With a 2.0 TSI engine at heart, the performance is punchy and provides a great driving experience. The interiors are premium and of top notch quality. It offers a great balance of comfort and agility. The advanced safety features like lane assist and adaptive cruise control are quite useful on the highways. It is a great family SUV that delivers on all fronts."

🛡️Safety🔨Build Quality📦Space & Practicality
28 Mar 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Tiguan Offers Safety, Comfort And Great Performance: The Volkswagen Tiguan is a popular SUV that offers style, comfort. The Tiguan offers a great and responsive driving experience. Its fuel efficiency is decent. It offers a good balance of performance, fuel efficiency, and safety. The cabin is comfortable and well built, with quality materials. Overall, the Volkswagen Tiguan is a great choice for those who want a stylish, comfortable."

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency🛡️Safety🔨Build Quality
13 Mar 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Volkswagen Tiguan Is A True Family Car: I chose Volkswagen Tiguan as a family car, so it seemed to me quite spacious and reliable. In general, I can say that I was satisfied with my choice and the price of this car is justified by the quality of this model. It has outstanding mileage and the features are great."

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency🔨Build Quality💰Value for Money📦Space & Practicality⚠️Reliability & Issues
12 Mar 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Exemplary SUV Craftsmanship, Timeless Elegance: The eidolon of SUV excellence, uniting dateless design with prestigious performance. Its surface is characterized by a daring tulle, combined with clean lines that create an impression of modern sophistication. However, the Tiguan's strictly drawn interior is rather luxurious and comfortable inside revealing slice-edge technology with plenty of room to spare. Motipowered by strong engines, it provides a powerful performance and fuel-efficient drive both in megacity roads and off-road. Consummate safety comes along with sophisticated features and a sturdy figure. The Volkswagen Tiguan carries on the tradition of being an SUV icon without losing its It also sets new norms for people looking for a joyful emulsion between style performance and practicality in one mean SUV."

🛡️Safety
27 Feb 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Amazing Car: This car is perfect for enthusiasts like us. Its style and performance are top-notch in this price range. I have full confidence in the safety rating of this beast."

🛡️Safety💰Value for Money
9 Feb 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Incredible Stability And Comfort Of Tigun: Purchased in Bangalore, the Volkswagen Tiguan cost me about Rs. 35.17 lakhs on road. It?s a premium SUV offering a mileage of around 12.65 kmpl. The interior is luxurious, easily seating five adults, and comes with high end comfort features. Its size and cost are the main drawbacks. Driving the Tiguan to Coorg with family was delightful, the vehicle's stability and comfort made the long journey seem short, and the panoramic sunroof offered spectacular views of the monsoon clouds."

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency💰Value for Money
20 Jan 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Volkswagen Tiguan Roaring Elegance On Road: I have been fully smitten with the Volkswagen Tiguan's mix of feather, complication, and out road capability since I came its proprietor. The brazen faced and significant position of the 4 wheeler provides a sense of capability and confidence that's fully in agreement with my daring Expression of life. As I went along outdoors, I was saluted with a commodious and luxurious innards that provides enough headroom and legroom for all passengers, icing a comfortable lift on long Journeys. Driving is pleasurable because of the font seasoned agent and ready layout, and the plenitude of storehouse room ensures that I'm invariably prepared for any trip."

📦Space & Practicality
28 Dec 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"The Volkswagen Tiguan Is A Reliable And Tough Companion On Road: The Volkswagen Tiguan was more than simply a vehicle, it is my constant companion on all of my trips and challenges. The tough appearance and roomy interior made it an ideal companion for both everyday commutes and road trips. The Tiguan offers great performance giving me peace of mind that I am in a safe car. Even while the on road price of Rs 40 lakhs was a concern in the beginning, but the comfort and sense of security it offered when traveling made the expense worthwhile. A treasured experience was setting out on an impromptu camping trip with friends, the Tiguan navigating winding roads and uneven terrain with ease. The Volkswagen Tiguan is more than simply a car, it's a reliable companion that is prepared to travel with me through life."

💰Value for Money⚠️Reliability & Issues
18 Dec 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Practical Sedan: The Volkswagen Tiguan is an adaptable and adjusted SUV that discovers a congruity between style, execution of some sort or another, and sensibility. Its smooth arrangement joined with a remarkable inside, lays out an alluring cabin environment. The Tiguan prevails with regards to giving a smooth and pleasant ride, and its above-and-beyond cargo space adds to its generally expected sense. The open undeniable level security features work on commonly driving sureness. Regardless, some could find the third-line seating decision in the greater Tiguan Allspace a piece pressed. Despite this, the Tiguan stays a top choice for individuals who esteem a refined and talented SUV."

📦Space & Practicality
12 Dec 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"All Rounder Premium SUV: The Tiguan offers a luxurious feel with the spacious and feature loaded cabin. With a 2.0 TSI engine at heart, the performance is punchy and provides a great driving experience. The interiors are premium and of top notch quality. It offers a great balance of comfort and agility. The advanced safety features like lane assist and adaptive cruise control are quite useful on the highways. It is a great family SUV that delivers on all fronts."

🛡️Safety🔨Build Quality📦Space & Practicality
28 Nov 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"My 1st Car Review: This is my 1st car & I'm Fully satisfied with this car , must buy Maintenance cost also budget friendly & comfort of is this car I really love it , from now Volkswagen is my favourite car"

💰Value for Money
27 Nov 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Tiguan Is A Reliable And Premium SUV: The Volkswage­n Tiguan is a great SUV. I have driven it for some time­. This car costs around 42 lakhs and is equipped with best in class tech and features, making it a great chocie in the segment­. The Tiguan has a roomy interior with cozy seats. This make­s long trips pleasant. Its sleek looks and smooth ride­ add appeal. But, the Tiguan could use be­tter fuel efficiency. Its infotainme­nt tech feels outdate­d next to rivals systems. Still, overall, the­ Tiguan is a reliable, stylish option for compact SUV buyers."

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency💰Value for Money⚠️Reliability & Issues
21 Nov 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"All About VW Tiguan: The VW TiGUAN is a luxury packed popular SUV which comes with 1984 cc.It is a premium SUV offering a mileage of around 12.65 km/l.With a 2.0 TSI engine at heart, the performance is punchy and provides a great driving experience.This car comes with modern features and premium designed interior equipped with best in class tech and features, with star Global safety rating makes it a great choice in the This car is unique amongst all because of its attractive form and current technology.The all round car. Love this"

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency🛡️Safety
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