2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.7s
- S 4MOTION AWD, 201 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 139 of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 130 of 175 SUVs (2026).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,801 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 6.7 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $32,305 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,801 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 6.7 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $35,105 |
| SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,801 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 6.7 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $38,745 |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION | 2.0L turbo | 268 hp | N/A | 3,801 lb | 141 | 14.2 | 6.7 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $43,085 |
| SEL R-Line Turbo 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 268 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,801 lb | 141 | 14.2 | 6.7 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $43,085 |
| S FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 207 lb-ft | 3,801 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 8.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $30,805 |
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 207 lb-ft | 3,801 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 8.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $33,605 |
| SE R-Line Black FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 201 hp | 207 lb-ft | 3,801 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 8.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 6 | 201 hp | S FWD | $30,805 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2 | 268 hp | 2.0T 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.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 8 | S FWD | $30,805 | 6.7 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.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | Plug-in Hybrid Active | 210 hp | 40 mpg | $30,350 | N/A |
| Kia Sportage | Hybrid LX FWD | 227 hp | 42 mpg | $30,490 | N/A |
| Hyundai Tucson | Hybrid SE FWD | 231 hp | 38 mpg | $31,300 | N/A |
| Jeep Cherokee | 4x4 | 210 hp | 37 mpg | $35,000 | 7.7 s |
Tiguan by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan: 0.4 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2026 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | S 4MOTION AWD | Hybrid Sport AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.7 s | 7.1 s |
| Basis | Online | Online |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 204 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,801 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 106 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 18.9 | N/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.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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