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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan S 2WD 4dr Auto

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, Sport Utility Vehicle, 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles
22 (2012) mpg city / 27 (2012) mpg hwy

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Technical Data

Body Style:

Sport Utility Vehicle

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

2WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

95.300

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3433

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

22 (2012)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

27 (2012)

Engine Type:

Turbocharged Gas I4

Displacement:

2.0L/121

Fuel System:

Direct Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

200 @ 5100-6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

207 @ 1700-5000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Four-link

Front Tire Size:

P215/65R16

Rear Tire Size:

P215/65R16

Spare Tire Size:

145/80R18

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.300 x 0.500

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

16.800

Wheelbase (in):

102.500

Length, Overall (in):

174.300

Advanced Technical Data

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

5 (2012)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A):

24 (2012)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

220

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

2200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

330

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.950

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.300

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.560

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.160

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.860

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.690

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.420

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.690

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

7.8 (2012)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

140

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

11.100

Spare Wheel Size (in):

18 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

14.700

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.800

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

39.400

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.300 x 1.000

Front Head Room (in):

39.100

Front Leg Room (in):

40.100

Front Shoulder Room (in):

56.200

Second Head Room (in):

39.000

Second Leg Room (in):

35.800

Second Shoulder Room (in):

54.800

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

71.200

Height, Overall (in):

66.300

Track Width, Front (in):

61.800

Track Width, Rear (in):

61.900

Min Ground Clearance (in):

6.900

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

56.100

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

23.800

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