First real-life Autobahn acceleration / Launch Control test with the all-new 2020 / 2021 VW Tiguan R! This entirely new car is based on the Tiguan Facelift and is powered by a revised 2.0 TSI delivering 320hp & 420 Nm of torque (total weight ca. 1730 kg) A very important feature isn't only the Akrapovic exhaust but especially the Active differential which allows "Torque splitting" and up to 100% of the power to one rear wheel.
This actually allows very decent 0-100 km/h times! But please watch yourself and tell me your thoughts? Please make sure to also follow all our stuff about this car on instagram!
This is our in-depth preview of the first-ever VW Tiguan R vs Tiguan R-Line Facelift 2021. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The Tiguan—in both front- and all-wheel-drive guise—vastly outperformed our expectations (and their EPA ratings) in our real-world highway test at 32 mpg and 33 mpg, respectively. Not only did both models crack 30 mpg, but they either matched or bettered the efforts of many of their rivals. This is just one test, and we can't determine how the Tiguan would perform in a city commute, for instance, but it's certainly good news for drivers who spend most of their time on the open road.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Tiguan's interior is classically Volkswagen, which is to say that it is simple and functional but not particularly stylish or rich. Others offer more legroom in the second row, but the Tiguan is one of the only vehicles in the class that can be had with seating for seven. The Tiguan comes standard with cloth seating and partial power adjustment for the front seats. Opting into more expensive versions can net full power adjustment for the driver, faux-leather seating, and a panoramic sunroof. With just 12 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, the Tiguan simply can't be a hauling vehicle when the third row is in use. With the third row folded, the Tiguan's cargo measurements put it about in the middle of this class for raw space. With all the seats folded, we fit 19 of our carry-on boxes in the Tiguan, less than we stuffed inside key rivals including the Honda CR-V and the Nissan Rogue.