Does the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the S FWD.
- All 9 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $288 more a year.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| S 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| SE R-Line Black FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| SE R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| SEL FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan | S FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 | Sport FWD | Regular |
| 2021 GMC Terrain | SL FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Ford Escape | S FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Subaru Forester | AWD | Regular |
| 2021 Jeep Compass | Sport FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree