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2025-2027 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 25–29 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, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025-2027 Volkswagen Tiguan at a glance
The 2025-2027 Volkswagen Tiguan covers 3 model years in the EPA database (11 configurations in all), rated 25–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,240 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2026 and 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (4 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2025-2027 Volkswagen Tiguan by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 25–29 MPG | $2,240–$2,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 25–29 MPG | $2,250–$2,640 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 25–29 MPG | $2,250–$2,580 | First year |
What the 2027 S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$187
$2,240 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.73
Per 100 miles
$14.93
Five years
$11,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$70more a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (4 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,240, $10 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,240 |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,540 |
| SEL 4Motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,630 |
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG
25–29 MPG · $2,250–$2,640/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,250.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,350 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,580 |
| SEL 4Motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,640 |
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG
25–29 MPG · $2,250–$2,580/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,350 |
| 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,580 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,050 in California and $1,960 in Texas, a $1,090 difference.
- California $3,050
- Washington $2,830
- New York $2,240
- Florida $2,120
- Texas $1,960
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2009-2017 (5N)
- 2018-2024 (AD1)
- 2025-2027* (CT1)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2025-2027 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
EPA rates the 2025-2027 Volkswagen Tiguan at 25–29 MPG combined across 11 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 29 MPG (26 city, 35 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2025-2027 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Every model year of the 2025-2027 Volkswagen Tiguan tops out at 29 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2025-2027 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026 and 2027.
How does the 2025-2027 Volkswagen Tiguan compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan) is rated 22–27 MPG combined and costs $2,430–$3,710 a year to fuel; the 2025-2027 model is rated 25–29 MPG and costs $2,240–$2,640 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 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 $2,240 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,240–$2,630 a year. That is a $390 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan 100 miles?
About $14.93 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 $14.93 and $17.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 26 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan compare with other small SUV configurations?
The S 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,240 a year to fuel, $70 more than the class median of $2,170, and less than 5 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,240, $10 less. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2027 against 4 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan for that year.