Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) or Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1)?

2007–2016 vs 2016–2024 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Tiguan I (5N) 4,433 mm, Tiguan II (AD1) 4,528 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: Tiguan I (5N) 470 l, Tiguan II (AD1) 615 l.
Lowest consumption: Tiguan I (5N) 5.3 l/100 km, Tiguan II (AD1) 1.9 l/100 km.
Power: Tiguan I (5N) 81–155 kW, Tiguan II (AD1) 92–235 kW.
Standard equipment: Tiguan I (5N) 29 items (Trend & Fun), Tiguan II (AD1) 32 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)2007–2016 · 11 engines · Trend & Fun, Track & Field, Sport & Style, TeamSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1)2016–2024 · 11 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, JoinSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)2007–2016no listings	Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1)2016–2024no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,427 mm–4,433 mm	Length4,486 mm–4,528 mm
Width	Width1,809 mm	Width1,839 mm–1,859 mm
Height	Height1,686 mm–1,703 mm	Height1,658 mm–1,673 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,604 mm	Wheelbase2,681 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance200 mm	Ground clearance185 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume470 l	Trunk volume476 l–615 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,499 kg–1,705 kg	Curb weight1,470 kg–1,780 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank64 l	Fuel tank45 l–60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2016	Production years2016–2024
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines11
Power	Power81–155 kW (110–211 hp)	Power92–235 kW (125–320 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 110	Lowest consumption1.9 l/100 km · 1.4 eHybrid 245
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 TSI 210 4Motion	Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · 2.0 TSI R 320 4Motion
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsTrend & Fun · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Trend & Fun	Items in the base trim32 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · Sport & Style	Items in the top trim44 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) or Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1)?

Length: Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1) 4,528 mm, Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) 4,433 mm (a 95 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,681 vs 2,604 mm. Boot: 615 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) or Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) uses 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 110); the most frugal Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1) 1.9 l/100 km (1.4 eHybrid 245).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) or Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1)?

The strongest Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) makes 155 kW (211 hp) (2.0 TSI 210 4Motion); the strongest Volkswagen Tiguan II (AD1) 235 kW (320 hp) (2.0 TSI R 320 4Motion).

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