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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

S AWD

GasAWDMSRP $32,305Compare this trim against anything →

What the S adds over the S (+$1,500)

Spec	S	S
Front brake diameter	305 mm	340 mm
Curb weight (maximum)	3563 lbs	3801 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3563 lbs	3801 lbs
Torque	207 lb-ft	221 lb-ft
Fuel tank capacity	14.5 gal	15.6 gal
Ground clearance	6.6 in	7 in
Gross vehicle weight rating	4762 lbs	5115 lbs
MPG (city)	26 mpg	22 mpg
MPG (combined)	29 mpg	25 mpg
MPG (highway)	34 mpg	30 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$30,805	$32,305
Overall height	66.1 in	66.5 in
Payload capacity	959 lbs	1014 lbs
Final drive ratio	3.4	2.9

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	340 mm
Front brake type	vented disc
Rear brake diameter	300 mm
Rear brake type	solid disc
Parking brake type	electro-mechanical

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row	69.8 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row	33.8 cu-ft
Total interior volume	103.8 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brand	myVW+
Connected services trial (premium tier)	12 months

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance	7 in
Overall height	66.5 in
Overall length	184.4 in
Overall width	73 in
Wheelbase	109.9 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	twin turbo
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	1984 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI (EA888evo5)
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	201 hp
Torque	221 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	22 mpg
MPG (combined)	25 mpg
MPG (highway)	30 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	15.6 gal

Headroom

Front headroom	39.5 in
Second-row headroom	39.7 in

Legroom

Front legroom	40.2 in
Second-row legroom	40.2 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$32,305

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room	57 in
Second-row shoulder room	55.7 in

Steering

Steering type	Rack and pinion: electric power assist
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)	38.1 ft

Suspension

Front suspension type	Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension type	Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar

Tires

Tire size

215/65 R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio	2.9
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	automatic hybrid

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3801 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3801 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	5115 lbs
Payload capacity	1014 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	17 in
Wheel material	alloy
Wheel width	7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety16 std · 0 opt

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go
Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning & Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Monitoring)
Rear Traffic Alert
Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System)
Rearview Camera
10 airbags (dual front and side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, driver-side knee airbag, front center airbag, and dual rear side airbags)
Active Side Assist (Blind Spot Monitor)
Anti-Lock Braking System
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Exit Warning
IQ.DRIVE (Travel Assist w/ assisted lane changing, Front Assist, Active Side Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, ACC Stop & Go, Lane Assist, Emergency Assist)
Intelligent Crash Response System
Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights)
Park Distance Control (front and rear)
Tire pressure monitoring system

Infotainment11 std · 0 opt

myVW+ telematics w/ available Wi-Fi
7-speaker sound system
App-Connect
Driving Experience Dial w/ volume control
MIB4 infotainment with 12.9-in display, HD radio, SiriusXM with 360L (3-mo trial), Bluetooth connectivity, and USB-C (4 ports, 45w)
Natural Voice Control
Plus Speech w/ AI (1-year trial included)
SiriusXM
Volkswagen 10.25-in Digital Cockpit Pro
Wireless App-Connect (Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™)
Wireless charging

Convenience3 std · 0 opt

Keyless access w/ push-button start (KESSY) and proximity lock & unlock
Manual liftgate
Two 12-V Outlets (front center console, cargo area)

Climate1 std · 0 opt

Two-zone Climatronic climate control with touch functionality

Seating5 std · 0 opt

60:40 2nd row seat (fixed, with cargo fold down)
Heated front seats
Embossed cloth seating surfaces
Manually adjustable front driver's seat
Manually adjustable front passenger's seat

Interior3 std · 0 opt

Leatherette-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
New 7.6L center console
Framed manual-dimming rearview mirror

Exterior9 std · 1 opt

17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
Automatic headlights
Heated washer nozzles
LED headlights w/ LED DRLs w/ Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
LED taillights
Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors
Rain-sensing wipers
Rear camera washer
Silver anodized roof rails
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheelsoptional

Powertrain6 std · 0 opt

4Motion all-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
2.0T EA888 201-hp engine
8-speed automatic transmission
Driving Mode Selection (Normal / Sport / Eco / Individual)
Start/Stop system

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

Cargo storage solution w/ Smart Floor
Trailer hitch preparation

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Tiguan. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

Common questions about the S

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan S?

The manufacturer lists $32,305 for the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan S. That is $1,500 above the S, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.

What does the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan S add over the S?

Against the S, 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.