Comparing the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

The Volkswagen Tiguan has been a longstanding family favorite, delivering the best in performance, style, and safety, designed to keep you–and your most precious cargo–prepared for every journey.

As the leading Volkswagen car dealership in Charlotte, NC, our team at Carolina Volkswagen is committed to helping you feel confident in your decision when it’s time to start shopping.

To help you decide which model fits your lifestyle, we’ve provided a detailed comparison chart for the 2024 and 2025 VW Tiguan. Check it out below!

Category

(all base models)

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

MSRP Range

$29,495

$28,880

Body Style

4-door compact SUV

4-door compact SUV

Drivetrain

FWD standard, AWD (4MOTION) available

FWD standard, AWD (4MOTION) available

Engine

2.0L Turbocharged I-4

2.0L Turbocharged I-4

Horsepower

201 hp

184 hp

Torque

207 lb-ft

221 lb-ft

Transmission

8-speed Tiptronic automatic

8-speed Tiptronic automatic

Fuel Type

Regular unleaded

Regular unleaded

Fuel Economy (MPG)

~26 combined (est.)

~26 combined (est.)

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 gal

15.3 gal

Towing Capacity

Up to 1,500 lbs

Up to 1,500 lbs

Curb Weight

3,563 lbs

3,732 lbs

Turning Diameter

38 ft

37.7 ft

Length

184.4 in

186.1 in

Width (w/o mirrors)

73.0 in

72.4 in

Height

66.1 in

66.4 in

Wheelbase

109.9 in

109.9 in

Seating Capacity

5

7

Passenger Volume

103.8 cu. ft (w/o Sunroof)

100.4 cu ft (w/ Sunroof)

124 cu ft

Cargo Volume (Seat 1)

58.9 cu ft

65.3 cu ft

Cargo Volume (Seat 2)

26.5 cu ft

33 cu ft

Front Headroom

39.5 in (w/o Sunroof)

38.2 in. (w/ Sunroof)

39.6 in

Front Legroom

40.2 in

40.2 in

Rear Headroom

39.7 in (w/o Sunroof)

38.4 in. (w/ Sunroof)

39.1 in

Rear Legroom

40.2 in

36.6 in

Wheels

17″ standard; 18–20″ available

17″ standard; 18–20″ available

Drive Modes

Normal, Sport, Eco, Individual

Normal, Sport, Eco; AWD adds Snow & Off-road

Infotainment

12.9″ display standard; 15″ available; wireless CarPlay/Android Auto

6.5″ or 8″ display; wireless or wired CarPlay/Android Auto

Safety Features

Rear view camera system, Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS), automatic post-collision braking system

IQ.DRIVE standard or available; pedestrian monitoring, light assist

Interior Highlights

Ambient lighting (up to 30 colors), Power-adjustable massaging, and ventilated seats, three-zone climate control

Classic layout; ambient lighting on higher trims, six-way manually adjustable heated front seats

Trims

S, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL R-Line

S, Wolfsburg Edition, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL R-Line

Awards and Accolades

#5 Best Compact SUVs for 2025 (Car and Driver)

#10 Best Compact SUVs for 2025 (Kelley Blue Book)

#1 Best Compact Three-Row SUV (Car and Driver)

Why Drivers Love the Volkswagen Tiguan

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

  • More standard safety features, such as parking assistance
  • Tech upgrades include satellite radio and navigation
  • New exterior paint colors
  • More powerful 2.0-liter inline-four engine

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

  • Spacious design with available third-row seating
  • Sporty-handling and performance

H2: What’s New for the 2025 Tiguan?

  • More powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Three new exterior paint colors: Avocado Green Pearl, Ascot Grey, Monterey Blue Pearl
  • Larger center console with expanded storage space
  • Updated tech features
  • Exterior refresh for the third-generation Tiguan
  • Upgraded safety features, including four additional airbags

Getting to Know the New VW Tiguan For Sale


Performance & Powertrain

Engine & Powertrain

  • 2.0L TSI 16-valve DOHC turbo 4-cylinder engine
  • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Available 4MOTION all-wheel drive

Performance

  • 201 horsepower
  • 207 lb.-ft. of torque

Steering & Efficiency

  • Electric power steering
  • Engine start-stop system

Technology

Connectivity & Charging

  • 2 front USB-C data ports
  • 2 rear USB-C charging ports
  • Wireless & USB Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration
  • Wireless charging

Entertainment

  • SiriusXM with 360L

Driver Assistance & Safety

  • Active blind spot monitor, rear traffic alert, and exit warning system
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking
  • Pedestrian Monitoring
  • Light Assist High Beam Control

Digital Display

  • 12.9-inch touchscreen
  • 10.25-inch configurable digital instrument display

Convenience

  • Keyless access with push-button start
  • Available driver experience dial

Exterior Styling

Standard Features

  • 17” alloy wheels with all-season tires
  • Automatic LED headlights and LED Daytime Running Lights with Adaptive Front Lighting System
  • Heated, foldable, power-adjustable side mirrors
  • Rain-sensing, variable intermittent front windshield wipers
  • Silver roof rails

Upgraded Available Features

  • 10 and 30-color adjustable ambient lighting
  • Atmospheres mood selection
  • Power tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof
  • 20” alloy wheels

Available Exterior Colors

*Only available on higher trim levels

  • Pure White
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Monterey Blue Pearl*
  • Opal White Deep Black Pearl*
  • Sandstone Deep Black Pearl*
  • Sandstone*
  • Monterey Blue Pearl Deep Black Pearl*
  • Avocado Green Metallic Deep Black Pearl*

Interior Design

Standard Features

  • 12V power outlets
  • 6-way manually adjustable front seats
  • 60/40 spit 2nd row seats
  • Cargo under-floor storage solution
  • Climatronic Touch dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Cloth seating
  • Heated front seats
  • Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel

Upgraded Available Features

  • R-Line leather-wrapped, heated, multi-function steering wheel with an R-Line badge
  • 10-point, full-back massage ventilated front seats
  • Heated 2nd row outboard seats

Interior Colors

*Available on higher trims

  • Grigio seats/ Titan Black dashboard & carpet
  • Crystal Gray seats/ Titan Black dashboard & carpet*
  • Mistral seats/ Titan Black dashboard & carpet*
  • Amber Brown seats/ Titan Black dashboard &carpet*

Safety

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

IQ. DRIVE

  • Travel Assist
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Active Blind Spot Monitor
  • Rear Traffic Alert
  • Front Assist
  • Emergency Assist
  • Lane Assist

Visibility & Monitoring

  • Rear View Camera System
  • Exit Warning System
  • Area View

Stability & Traction Control

  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Anti-Slip Regulation
  • Electronic Differential Lock
  • Engine Brake Assist

Airbags & Braking System

  • Advanced Airbag Protection System with 8 airbags
  • Side Curtain Protection head airbags

Anti-Theft Features

  • Anti-theft engine immobilizer

Additional Features

  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Lower Anchors & Tethers fr Children (LATCH)

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