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2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 22–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan at a glance
The 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan covers 7 model years in the EPA database (21 configurations in all), rated 22–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2024, costs about $2,430 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (27 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The best combined rating in the generation, 27 MPG, was reached in 2023 and 2024.
2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gas | 24–27 MPG | $2,430–$2,680 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 24–27 MPG | $2,430–$2,710 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 24–26 MPG | $2,540–$2,710 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 24–25 MPG | $2,600–$2,740 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 23–25 MPG | $2,620–$2,850 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 24–25 MPG | $2,630–$2,710 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 22–24 MPG | $2,710–$3,710 | First year |
What the 2024 S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$203
$2,430 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.05
Per 100 miles
$16.20
Five years
$12,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$100less a year
Class median $2,530 a year, MY2024
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,430.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 31 | 27 | $2,430 |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,530 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,620 |
| R-Line 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | $2,680 |
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG
24–27 MPG · $2,430–$2,710/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 27 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,540 to $2,430, $110 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 31 | 27 | $2,430 |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,520 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,620 |
| R-Line 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,710 |
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG
24–26 MPG · $2,540–$2,710/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,600 to $2,540, $60 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,540 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,620 |
| R-Line 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,710 |
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG
24–25 MPG · $2,600–$2,740/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,620 to $2,600, $20 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,600 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,740 |
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG
23–25 MPG · $2,620–$2,850/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,630 to $2,620, $10 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,620 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,850 |
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG
24–25 MPG · $2,630–$2,710/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,710 to $2,630, $80 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,630 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,710 |
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG
22–24 MPG · $2,710–$3,710/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 27 | 24 | $2,710 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Limited | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | $3,560 |
| Limited 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,710 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,300 in California and $2,120 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.
- California $3,300
- Washington $3,060
- New York $2,430
- Florida $2,290
- Texas $2,120
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2024 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2009-2017 (5N)
- 2018-2024 (AD1)
- 2025-2027* (CT1)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
EPA rates the 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan at 22–27 MPG combined across 21 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2024 S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 27 MPG (24 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 27 MPG, in 2023 and 2024. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2018.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
How does the 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2009-2017 Volkswagen Tiguan) is rated 20–24 MPG combined and costs $3,420–$4,020 a year to fuel; the 2018-2024 model is rated 22–27 MPG and costs $2,430–$3,710 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,430 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,430–$2,680 a year. That is a $250 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 100 miles?
About $16.20 per 100 miles for the S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.20 and $17.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 24 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan compare with other small SUV configurations?
The S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,430 a year to fuel, $100 less than the class median of $2,530, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 306 rated small SUV configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan different from the 2023 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,430. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2024 against 4 configurations for 2023. See the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan for that year.