2026 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan is rated 25 to 29 mpg combined across 4 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · S.

EPA fuel economy

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan · 4 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

29MPG combined

26 city 34 highway

$2,150 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score6/10

2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · S

Best version saves $250 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,150 to $2,500 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2025.

Too new to rank against other Tiguan years

The 2026 Tiguan has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.

Years to avoid: 2018 and 2022; best years: 2016 and 2017. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Tiguan year ranked The 2026 Tiguan's recalls and problems

Every 2026 Tiguan version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · S Best EPA listing: Tiguan S	29 mpg	26 / 34	$2,150
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic EPA listing: Tiguan	28 mpg	25 / 32	$2,200
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · 4motion EPA listing: Tiguan 4motion	25 mpg	22 / 30	$2,500
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · SEL 4Motion EPA listing: Tiguan SEL 4Motion	25 mpg	22 / 29	$2,500

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · S	$2,069	$172	$10,345
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic	$2,143	$179	$10,714
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · 4motion	$2,400	$200	$12,000
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · SEL 4Motion	$2,400	$200	$12,000

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Volkswagen Tiguan MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 21 to 29 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); 29 since 2025.

2026: gas 29 mpg

Show as a table

Volkswagen Tiguan best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2010	21
2011	22
2012	24
2013	23
2014	23
2015	23
2016	23
2017	22
2018	24
2019	25
2020	25
2021	25
2022	26
2023	27
2024	27
2025	29
2026	29

Every Tiguan year's ratings in one table

How the 2026 Tiguan compares

2026 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2026 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	43 mpg	–	$1,450
Kia Sportage Best: hybrid	42 mpg	28 mpg	$1,500
Honda CR-V Best: hybrid	40 mpg	30 mpg	$1,550
Ford Escape Best: hybrid	39 mpg	30 mpg	$1,600
Hyundai Tucson Best: hybrid	38 mpg	28 mpg	$1,650
Mazda CX-50 Best: hybrid	38 mpg	26 mpg	$1,650
Jeep Cherokee Best: hybrid	37 mpg	–	$1,700
Subaru Forester Best: hybrid	35 mpg	29 mpg	$1,800
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	32 mpg	32 mpg	$1,950
Volkswagen Tiguan This page Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,150
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Subaru Outback Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Ford Bronco Sport Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
GMC Terrain Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400
Jeep Compass Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,400

2026 Tiguan recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 38 owner complaints for the 2026 Tiguan.

Owners most often describe loss of power (10 complaints, 26%), then warning lights (6). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2026 Tiguan recalls and problems

Questions

Does the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2026 Tiguan's MPG compare with the 2025?

For 2026, the best gas version is rated 29 mpg, the same as the year before.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.