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    Volkswagen Tiguan Base (2008) price & specs

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    $53,990†
    2.0L Diesel5D Sport Utility Vehicle6 SP AUTOMATIC4x4
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Tiguan is regarded as a medium SUV built in Germany with prices starting at $53,990 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Tiguan is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 103 kW of power (at 4200 rpm) and 320 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Tiguan Base uses 7.5L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 199g of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 853km per full tank

    The Volkswagen Tiguan measures 1686mm (66.4 inches) in height, 4427mm (174.3 inches) in length, 1809mm (71.2 inches) in width with a 2604mm (102.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1604kg (3536.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Tiguan Base comes standard with 235/55 R17 front tyres and 235/55 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan Base has a 200mm ground clearance with a 2200kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    64.21 kW/t
    57.95 kW/t
    114.58 kW/t
    Boot Space
    470 litres
    332 litres
    878 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.5 L/100km
    6.6 L/100km
    11.4 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    2 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,260 kg
    1,860 kg
    2,760 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,200 kg
    1,350 kg
    3,360 kg
    Approach Angle
    18°
    18°
    36°
    Departure Angle
    25°
    20°
    31°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    180 mm
    234 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,427 mm
    1,809 mm
    1,686 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,427 mm
    Overall Width1,809 mm
    Overall Height1,686 mm
    Wheelbase2,604 mm
    Load Capacity656 mm

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    Base

    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Diesel, 4x4

    $53,990†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 199
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81.0
    Engine (cc): 1968
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.0
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 95.5
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
    Main Capacity (L): 64
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.1
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Display Screen

    Location: ?

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 31
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.5

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
    Maximum Speed (mph): 113

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 140
    Maximum Power (kW): 103
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 320
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 53.3
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1510
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.6
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 470

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 61.8
    Front Track (mm): 1570
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
    Overall Height (in): 66.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1686
    Overall Length (in): 174.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4427
    Overall Width (in): 71.2
    Overall Width (mm): 1809
    Rear Track (in): 61.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1570
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.4
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12000
    Wheelbase (in): 102.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2604

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.1
    Front Headroom (mm): 992
    Rear Headroom (in): 39.0
    Rear Headroom (mm): 991
    Front Hip Room (in): 58.3
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1482
    Rear Hip Room (in): 57.4
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1459

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 18.0
    Departure Angle: 25.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Platform Code: Pq35

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Electrically Foldable Mirrors

    Operation: Electric

    Headlight Cleaners

    Cleaners Type: High Pressure

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2200
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4850
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2260
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4982
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1604
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3536

    Audio System

    ARI/EON: yes
    Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Front-Rear Fader: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    RDS: yes
    System Type: Stereo
    Watts Per Channel: 20

    Disc Player

    Location: Centre Console
    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Media Type: CD

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 8

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Touch Screen
    Data Feed: Internal Memory/Hd
    Display Type: Color
    Information Type: 3d And Voice
    Off Road Navigation: yes
    Screen Size (in): 6.5

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Camera

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
    Location (12V): Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Air Conditioning

    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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