2012 Volkswagen Tiguan First generation facelift Chassis Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Camber front | -0°27'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| Camber rear | -1°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| Caster front | 7°34'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| Conditions for axle measurement | Vehicle ready for operation with spare wheel, tools, accessories and full tank. |
| Front axle unloaded weight position | 1.38–1.44 ft |
expand_moreFront tire pressure
expand_more1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.3 bar |
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2010.8–)
expand_moreBlue Motion equipment variant
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.3 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.5 bar |
expand_moreAll other variants
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.3 bar |
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.5–)
expand_moreBlue Motion equipment variant
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.3 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.5 bar |
expand_moreAll other variants
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.3 bar |
expand_more2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2012.11–)
expand_moreBlue Motion equipment variant
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.5 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.8 bar |
expand_moreAll other variants
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.5 bar |
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP at 2750 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.5–)
expand_moreBlue Motion equipment variant
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.5 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.8 bar |
expand_moreAll other variants
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.5 bar |
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.3–)
expand_moreBlue Motion equipment variant
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.5 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.8 bar |
expand_moreAll other variants
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.5 bar |
expand_more2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–)
expand_moreBlue Motion equipment variant
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.5 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.8 bar |
expand_moreAll other variants
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.5 bar |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.5 bar |
| Rear axle unloaded weight position | 1.41–1.48 ft |
expand_moreRear tire pressure
expand_more1.4 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2007.9–)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.5 bar |
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2010.8–)
expand_moreBlue Motion equipment variant
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.3 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.7 bar |
expand_moreAll other variants
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.5 bar |
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 148 HP at 5800 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.5–)
expand_moreBlue Motion equipment variant
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.3 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.7 bar |
expand_moreAll other variants
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.5 bar |
expand_more2.0 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2012.11–)
expand_moreBlue Motion equipment variant
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.5 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3 bar |
expand_moreAll other variants
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.7 bar |
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP at 2750 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.5–)
expand_moreBlue Motion equipment variant
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.5 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3 bar |
expand_moreAll other variants
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.7 bar |
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.3–)
expand_moreBlue Motion equipment variant
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.5 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3 bar |
expand_moreAll other variants
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.7 bar |
expand_more2.0 TSI 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2011.5–)
expand_moreBlue Motion equipment variant
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.5 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3 bar |
expand_moreAll other variants
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.7 bar |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.7 bar |
| Toe-in front (total toe) | 0°10'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Toe-in rear | 0°10'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Total toe | |
| Tread front | 5.15 ft |
| Tread rear | 5.15 ft |
| Wheel base | 8.54 ft |
| Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) | 20°00'+0°00'-0°00' |
| Wheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle) | 18°24'+0°20'-0°20' |
Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- All-wheel Drive Clutch Oil Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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