2016 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan is rated 22 to 23 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan · 2 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

23MPG combined

21 city 26 highway

$3,450 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score5/10

2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $5,750 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $5.32 a gallon (premium gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 27, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,450 to $3,650 a year.

Every 2016 Tiguan version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Tiguan · Premium fuel	23 mpg	21 / 26	$3,450
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Tiguan 4motion · Premium fuel	22 mpg	20 / 26	$3,650

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $5.32 a gallon for premium gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,470	$289	$17,348
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,627	$302	$18,136

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Volkswagen Tiguan MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 22 to 29 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); 29 since 2025.

2016: gas 23 mpg

Show as a table

Volkswagen Tiguan best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2016	23
2017	22
2018	24
2019	25
2020	25
2021	25
2022	26
2023	27
2024	27
2025	29
2026	29

How the 2016 Tiguan compares

2016 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2016 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Toyota RAV4 Best: hybrid	32 mpg	26 mpg	$2,050
Honda CR-V Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,250
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,250
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,300
Subaru Forester Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,400
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Ford Escape Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,500
Jeep Compass Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,600
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,600
Kia Sportage Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,800
Volkswagen Tiguan This page Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$3,450

2016 Tiguan recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 96 owner complaints for the 2016 Tiguan.What they cover, and crash test ratings

Questions

Does the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan need premium gas?

Yes. EPA lists the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl versions on premium.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.