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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.7s

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Tiguan: 6.7 s2.4 s9.6 sQuicker on the left
175 SUVs (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
S 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4-cyl201 hp221 lb-ft3,801 lb10618.96.7 sOnline8-speed automaticAWD$32,305
SE 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4-cyl201 hp221 lb-ft3,801 lb10618.96.7 sOnline8-speed automaticAWD$35,105
SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4-cyl201 hp221 lb-ft3,801 lb10618.96.7 sOnline8-speed automaticAWD$38,745
2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION2.0L turbo268 hpN/A3,801 lb14114.26.7 sOnline8-speed automaticAWD$43,085
SEL R-Line Turbo 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo268 hp258 lb-ft3,801 lb14114.26.7 sOnline8-speed automaticAWD$43,085
S FWD2.0L 4-cyl201 hp207 lb-ft3,801 lb10618.98.0 sEstimate8-speed automaticFWD$30,805
SE FWD2.0L 4-cyl201 hp207 lb-ft3,801 lb10618.98.0 sEstimate8-speed automaticFWD$33,605
SE R-Line Black FWD2.0L 4-cyl201 hp207 lb-ft3,801 lb10618.98.0 sEstimate8-speed automaticFWD$37,245

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

2 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl6201 hpS FWD$30,805Base$1,324Base
2.0L 4-cyl turbo2268 hp2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION$43,085+$12,280$1,536+$212

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
8-speed automatic8S FWD$30,8056.7 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the S FWD: 201 hp, 29 mpg, $30,805. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Ford EscapePlug-in Hybrid Active210 hp40 mpg$30,350N/A
Kia SportageHybrid LX FWD227 hp42 mpg$30,490N/A
Hyundai TucsonHybrid SE FWD231 hp38 mpg$31,300N/A
Jeep Cherokee4x4210 hp37 mpg$35,0007.7 s

Tiguan by year

6.0 s6.5 s7.0 s7.5 s8.0 s8.5 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
0501001502002503002009201220152018202120242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan: 0.4 s quicker to 60.

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan6.7 s2026 Honda CR-V7.1 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2026 Honda CR-V
Measure2026 Volkswagen Tiguan2026 Honda CR-V
TrimS 4MOTION AWDHybrid Sport AWD
0-606.7 s7.1 s
BasisOnlineOnline
Horsepower201 hp204 hp
Curb weight3,801 lbN/A
hp per ton106N/A
lb per hp18.9N/A
MSRP$32,305$37,130

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked