Overview & Reviews

The 2009 Tiguan is Volkswagen's first entry in the compact crossover SUV segment. It's based on VW's small-car platform and boasts a turbocharged engine and European-flavored driving dynamics.

• Peppy turbo engine, composed handling, comfortable ride, upscale cabin ambiance, solid build quality.

• Shy on cargo space, pricey compared to the competition.

User Reviews:

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  Love it!! - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By dianix - January 14 - 4:43 pm

  I wanted to buy an suv for the longest time, but with current gas prices... not too much of a chance UNTIL the TIGUAN... great on gas, super comfortable. Pretty quick, lots and lots of space... I couldnt be any happier with my purchase, worth the wait! =)

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  Best VW I ever drove - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By Dietmar - December 24 - 1:00 am

  Not quite sure why everybody wants to see leatherette as an option. Who wants this fake stuff? Im so glad I have the cloth seats. Neither cold in winter nor hot in summer (this is a blessing in Chicago) plus its got heated seats. I love this car though it eats a lot of gas compared to the AUDI A4 2.0T CVT. I drove 30 mpg with same engine in the Audi and get barely 23/24 with the Tiguan. Tranny does not help at all. CVT or DSG (VW) S-tronic (AUDI) is the way to go. AISIN tranny from the Tiggy eats up more gas, also my AUDI was FWD which was more gas saving but this is why I bought the 4motion (just in time b4 winter). Otherwise Im REALLY PLEASED (so far)

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  Happy new owner - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By Don B - December 23 - 5:20 am

  Ive had my Tiguan almost three weeks now and its been a great vehicle thus far. Im getting a little less than 25mpg using 87 Octane (regular unleaded). I owned a 1997 Jeep Wrangler previous to this vehicle and the comfort level and gas mileage cant even be categorized between the two vehicles. This Tiguan S model has some real zip with the turbo engine in it! You cant go wrong with this vehicle if youre looking for a good, small compact SUV.

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  Vehicle Rollover Safety - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By Tiguan Rollover - December 11 - 10:00 am

  Just FYI: Purchased this vehicle for my wife; last week she was side-swiped by a taxi. Car rolled over on one side (drivers side), then righted itself and landed on top of a third vehicle with 2 wheels in the air. The build on the vehicle saved her life; without the drivers side airbags, my wife would be gone!!! Insurance is replacing the vehicle, and Im getting her a Tiguan again. Thank goodness for VW!!!

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  Awesome! - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By ShopCar - November 30 - 4:43 pm

  Well worth waiting for. We were inches away from buying a different SUV (compact) So glad we waited. If you have ever driven a GTI, or Jetta with the 2.0T, this SUV is just that but you sit up higher, and it is AWD. Seats are very comfy and supportive. Lots of room in the rear sets. The icing on the cake is the panoramic moonroof WOW!!!! and has an extra electric screen that will cover the open moonroof. Also handles bumps in the road very.

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  Like a GTI XL - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By BCWatty - November 28 - 5:30 pm

  Wanted a GTI but rear seat room was just too small. Manual transmission and higher ingress/egress makes this fit my desire for fun and my need for comfort. Would have preferred a manual transmission with the ability to also have nav, sunroof, heated seats and AWD, but VW did not give me that option. I have found base S models cloth seats do not get as cold as leather seats so I have not yet gone to the aftermarket for heated seats. It is more quiet than my BMW and Chevy Tahoe. It tracks well and has lots of storage cubbies, including a hidden one to the left of steering wheel. Drawers under the seats like the European models would have been nice. Bring on the TDI with a stick!

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  Better build than our BMW! - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By maltlover20 - November 8 - 5:17 am

  Over 3 years now with our 2009 Canadian Highline model Tiguan, and we still love it. 48K kms and no problems. Took a road trip in June through the Rocky mountains and got awesome fuel economy! Winter driving we swap out our 18inch rims for 16inch aluminum ones with Gislavid winter tires (from Finland) and can plow through snow that the bottom of the chassis is dragging on. It takes 5 days after a major snowfall before the County plows our road, and we have alread had one dump of 35 centimetres and last week another 25cm.

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  VWs Best Kept Secret... - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By frenchman - October 25 - 11:16 pm

  I traded my 2008 Nissan Rogue SL AWD ater 21K miles for this Tiguan SE 4motion because of the better features, ride, handling, acceleration, and build quality.The car is the best engineering product I have found in the market today for the money. VW truly is the best kept secret in terms of quality,features,value, and fun to drive.

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  A very happy Tiguan owner - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By Katie - October 2 - 7:30 pm

  Traded up from a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. I researched cars for about 6 months prior to test-driving and this was one of my top pics. If you are thinking of purchasing a Honda CR-V or Toyota Rav-4, be sure to check out the Tiguan before making your final decision! Driving this car is a lot of fun! I was very impressed with the overall quality I got for the price.

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  Ouch - 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
  By Why Me - August 7 - 9:50 pm

  I loved the looks and still do, but I have had this thing in the shop 4 times: transmission, engine light, major vibration at highway speed - twice. I spent a great deal of time researching before I bought a VW. I wish I had paid more attention to a few reviews that I had seen referencing quality problems. I feel like I have no choice but to sell before the warranty runs out.