2024 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
S 4MOTION AWD vs S FWD
AWD adds $1,500. Costs $59 more a year in fuel.
$1,854more over 6 years
- 25 vs 26 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and FWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD S 4MOTION AWD | $28,880 $30,380 | $1,500 | 26 mpg 25 mpg | $1,477 $1,536 | $1,854 | +86 lb | 7.4 in 7.6 in |
| Wolfsburg Edition FWD Wolfsburg Edition 4MOTION AWD | $30,995 $32,495 | $1,500 | 27 mpg 25 mpg | $1,422 $1,536 | $2,183 | +41 lb | 7.4 in 7.6 in |
| SE FWD SE 4MOTION AWD | $31,580 $33,080 | $1,500 | 26 mpg 25 mpg | $1,477 $1,536 | $1,854 | +41 lb | 7.4 in 7.6 in |
| SE R-Line Black FWD SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | $34,580 $36,080 | $1,500 | 26 mpg 24 mpg | $1,477 $1,600 | $2,238 | +163 lb | 7.4 in 7.6 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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