For The 2.0-litre petrol engine offers good performance and flexibility. SE trim gets all the essentials, including climate control, CD changer and leather detailing.

Against Running costs will be high and the 2.0 TDI 138 is a better choice. Residuals will also be much worse on the bigger petrol models than the diesels.

Volkswagen Tiguan Crossover

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Good option if you want a compact Crossover with decent dynamics and performance. But, the 2.0 TDI is more practical and still an engaging drive.

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3.538461
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Key facts

0–60mph
8.5 secs
Top speed
125 mph
Average mpg
31.7
Tank range
444 miles
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Target Price team says:

The 2.0 TDI 138bhp Tiguan is the most popular model for good reason - it’s affordable to run, good to drive and the most competitively priced model in the range.

The more powerful 168bhp version of this engine isn’t worth the extra it’ll cost, but if you must have high-ish performance, the 2.0 TSI 200 is a worthy flagship for this range of road-biased Crossovers.

The 1.4 TSI lacks the low-down urge most owners will want, but (like several models in the range) it comes with two-, as well as four-wheel drive; and these 2WD cars are the ones we prefer, as they’re cheaper to buy and run, and better to drive.

You shouldn’t have to haggle too hard to get some decent savings on any Tiguan. And that's a good thing, because there are plenty of equally accomplished rivals available for less, and the VW's high list prices could easily put buyers off. However, residual values are among the best in class.

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