2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners are fond of the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan for its fun driving experience, turbocharged power, and stylish design. Many appreciate its safety features and comfortable ride. However, some drivers express concern over the limited cargo space and the need for premium fuel, which can add to running costs."
My Tiguan has the 4Motion AWD system, which provides excellent traction in all weather conditions. Stock, it drives quite well, with good acceleration and excellent braking and cornering. It's a very solid-feeling German car, typical of my experiences with VW in the recent past. I have added to it the APR Stage I reprogramming, which made the car CONSIDERABLY more fun to drive, reportedly adding close to 50 bhp and gobs of torque; it's a rocket SUV. In just under 12 months of ownership I've got almost 33,000 miles behind the wheel, and I still love this car. Tows my popup like a champ, drives like a sporty sedan, dusts a lot of ricer cars, and looks cool on the road. A winner!
January 25, 2010great design--interior and exterior, solid feel, responsive handling, fun to drive (6 speed manual), good gas mileage, good space, utile, love the gorilla thing in the back
June 21, 2009Fun to drive. But not near enough cargo space for a family of three with a big dog. I often find that I can't even fit all my groceries in the trunk. Gas mileage is so-so. Requires premium gas. Nice that VW recommends changing oil only every 10k miles. But requires full-synthetic oil which is expensive. VW customer service is very good.
April 25, 2013What owners say
My Tiguan has the 4Motion AWD system, which provides excellent traction in all weather conditions. Stock, it drives quite well, with good acceleration and excellent braking and cornering. It's a very solid-feeling German car, typical of my experiences with VW in the recent past. I have added to it the APR Stage I reprogramming, which made the car CONSIDERABLY more fun to drive, reportedly adding close to 50 bhp and gobs of torque; it's a rocket SUV. In just under 12 months of ownership I've got almost 33,000 miles behind the wheel, and I still love this car. Tows my popup like a champ, drives like a sporty sedan, dusts a lot of ricer cars, and looks cool on the road. A winner!
January 25, 2010great design--interior and exterior, solid feel, responsive handling, fun to drive (6 speed manual), good gas mileage, good space, utile, love the gorilla thing in the back
June 21, 2009Fun to drive. But not near enough cargo space for a family of three with a big dog. I often find that I can't even fit all my groceries in the trunk. Gas mileage is so-so. Requires premium gas. Nice that VW recommends changing oil only every 10k miles. But requires full-synthetic oil which is expensive. VW customer service is very good.
April 25, 2013fun to drive, safe, fast, stable, welcoming, stylish inside out, i just carry out its due services on time- never let me down for 2 years it is a car that does not fail to impress i just love it it is a great deal
June 23, 2010Just got it last November and really love it so far. Doesn't handle like a little SUV, the harder you push through a corner, the better! It's very well built, love the HUGE, PANORAMIC sunroof and the fact that I can fit the bikes in the back! It's fantastically quiet with the windows down too!
July 16, 2009I love this car. I test drove all the competitors first... crv, rogue, rav4 and the ford edge, which ran a very close second. The fun factor and the very peppy turbo bust PLUS THE ALSOME SUNROOF were the deciding factors for me. Fuel economy is better than I expected. I love my TIGUAN.
July 30, 2009All in all this is a great car. Very comfortable ride. Great premium sound. The turbo helps a lot with acceleration and gas millage. Love the mpg. All the bells and whistles you could ask for for this size and price.
April 27, 2015Trims & specs
Base MSRP $28,875 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 200 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $32,940 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 200 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $24,595 | Seating 7 |
Engine 2.0L 184 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 24 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $26,750 | Seating 7 |
Engine 2.0L 184 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 24 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $31,090 | Seating 7 |
Engine 2.0L 184 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 24 | Drivetrain FWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$23,200 - $32,940
Current avg. market price
$7,897
Price unchanged this month
September 2026
