For 2012, the U.S.-market Tiguan has been just slightly altered, with the aim of bringing its styling more in line with the company’s current theme. 2012 Tiguan with the all-wheel-drive diesel with a six-speed manual. Underhood, this VeeDub features the corporate 2.0-liter turbo-diesel, good for 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. In comparison, the turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline-fed engine in the U.S.-market Tiguan makes 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque.
The diesel-fuelled Tiguan is rated at 41 mpg in the combined European cycle, this may be the most sensible Tiguan on offer anywhere.