Comparing 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan S vs SE vs SE R-Line Black vs SEL R-Line

If you’re in the market for a sporty crossover, the Volkswagen Tiguan is likely on your shortlist. With a sporty look, incredible performance, and an affordable price tag, the Tiguan is a top pick for anyone looking to get into a larger vehicle.

Interested in learning more? Keep reading!

Trims

S

SE

SE R-Line Black

SEL R-Line

MSRP*

$31,805

$34,505

$37,505

$40,305

Body Style

Small SUV

Small SUV

Small SUV

Small SUV

Drivetrain

AWD

AWD

AWD

AWD

Engine

2.0L TSI® 16-valve DOHC turbo 4-cylinder engine

2.0L TSI® 16-valve DOHC turbo 4-cylinder engine

2.0L TSI® 16-valve DOHC turbo 4-cylinder engine

2.0L TSI® 16-valve DOHC turbo 4-cylinder engine

Transmission

8-speed Automatic Transmission

8-speed Automatic Transmission

8-speed Automatic Transmission

8-speed Automatic Transmission

Horsepower

184 hp @ 4400 – 6000 rpm

184 hp @ 4400 – 6000 rpm

184 hp @ 4400 – 6000 rpm

184 hp @ 4400 – 6000 rpm

Torque

221 lb.-ft @ 1600 – 4300 rpm

221 lb.-ft @ 1600 – 4300 rpm

221 lb.-ft @ 1600 – 4300 rpm

221 lb.-ft @ 1600 – 4300 rpm

Fuel Type

Unleaded Gas

Unleaded Gas

Unleaded Gas

Unleaded Gas

Fuel (MPG)

22 city / 29 hwy / 25 combined

22 city / 29 hwy / 25 combined

22 city / 29 hwy / 24 combined

22 city / 29 hwy / 25 combined

Tank Capacity

15.9 gal

15.9 gal

15.9 gal

15.9 gal

Seating Capacity

5

5

5

5

Cargo Volume behind 1st row

73.4 ft

73.4 ft

73.4 ft

73.4 ft

Cargo Volume behind 2nd row

37.6 ft

37.6 ft

37.6 ft

37.6 ft

Wheelbase

109.9 in

109.9 in

109.9 in

109.9 in

Width with mirrors fully extended

82.6 in

82.6 in

82.6 in

82.6 in

Length

186.1 in

186.1 in

186.1 in

186.1 in

Height

66.5 in

66.5 in

66.5 in

66.5 in

Curb Weight

3,818 lb.

3,818 lb.

3,818 lb.

3,818 lb.

Payload

1,014 lb.

1,014 lb.

1,014 lb.

1,014 lb.

Towing Capacity

1,500 lb.

1,500 lb.

1,500 lb.

1,500 lb.

Wheels

17″ alloy wheels w/ all-season tires

18″ alloy wheels w/ all-season tires

19″ alloy wheels w/ all-season tires

20″ alloy wheels w/ all-season tires

The 2024 Tiguan is available in four trim levels. Let’s explore them:

S Trim Overview:

  • IQ.DRIVE, a suite of safety and driver-assistance features
  • Heated front seats
  • Volkswagen Digital Cockpit 8” digital instrument display
  • 2 front USB-C data ports
  • Automatic LED headlights & LED daytime running lights
  • Stain-resistant cloth seating surfaces, ideal for families
  • Keyless access with push-button start
  • Seating for up to seven with 3rd-row seating
  • Passenger seat with manual height adjustment
  • Second-row air vents

SE Overview:

  • 18″ alloy wheels w/ all-season tires
  • Travel assist, lane assist, and emergency assist
  • Remote power rear liftgate
  • App-Connect® wireless and USB smartphone integration
  • Wireless charging for compatible smartphones
  • Available power tilting & sliding panoramic sunroof
  • Remote engine start
  • V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces
  • Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel, multi-function
  • Climatronic® Touch dual-zone automatic climate control with second-row air vents

SE R-Line Black Overview:

  • R-Line® black-accented grille, front bumper, side sills, trim & body color lower cladding
  • R-Line badging & intakes
  • 19-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires
  • R-Line leather-wrapped, multi-function touch steering wheel with R-Line badge
  • Power tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof
  • Multi-color adjustable ambient lighting
  • Illuminated scuff plates

SEL R-Line Overview:

  • Fender® premium audio system with subwoofer
  • Leather seating surfaces
  • Ventilated front seats
  • 20-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires
  • Integrated light bar in front grille
  • Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro 10.25” digital instrument display
  • Power folding, heated, adjustable side mirrors
  • Dynamic Road Sign Display
  • Power passenger seat
  • Hands-free easy open and easy close remote power rear liftgate

The Good & Bad: 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Trims S, SE, SE R-Line Black, and SEL R-Line

2024 VW Tiguan Advantages

  • Ample cargo space on two-row models
  • New standard driver aids
  • The exterior is reminiscent of more high-end SUVs
  • Recommended Trim: Tiguan SE
    • Equipped with useful features like a power rear liftgate, remote engine start, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Standard 18-inch wheels and leatherette seating elevate it from the base trim.

Possible Disadvantages

  • Touch-sensing controls are not ideal for use while driving

What’s New?

There are a few new features on the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan:

  • Standard IQ.DRIVE System:
    • Includes adaptive cruise control and lane-centering
  • New Additions to Base S Trim:
    • Auto high beam headlamps
    • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
    • Faux-leather steering wheel
    • Upgraded infotainment system
    • Wireless charging pad
    • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Cosmetic Upgrades:
    • Minor enhancements to SE R-Line and SEL R-Line Black trims
  • Standard Safety Features:
    • Driver assist and active safety features are standard on all trims

Performance

  • Engine:
    • 2.0L TSI® 16-valve DOHC turbo 4-cylinder engine
  • Transmission:
    • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • All-Wheel Drive:
    • 4MOTION AWD with Active Control and Driving Mode Selection
  • Driving Modes:
    • Four driving modes for different conditions: On road, Snow, Offroad, and Custom Offroad
  • Start-Stop System:
    • Engine start-stop system for increased efficiency
  • Performance:
    • Athletic performance with a low 1900 rpm torque peak
    • Smooth-shifting transmission
    • Goes from 0-60 MPH in 8.2 seconds

Technology Features

  • USB Ports:
    • 2 front USB-C data ports (45W fast charging)
  • Touchscreen Displays:
    • 6.5″ touchscreen AM/FM radio with USB input on the S trim
    • 8″ touchscreen AM/FM/HD radio on the SE R-Line Black & SEL R-Line
    • 10.25” Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro digital instrument display on the SEL R-Line
  • Smartphone Integration:
    • App-Connect® for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink via USB
    • Bluetooth® connectivity with audio streaming
  • Driver Assistance:
    • Adaptive Cruise Control
    • Blind spot monitor with rear traffic alert
    • Forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking
    • Pedestrian monitoring
    • Travel assist
    • Lane assist
    • Emergency assist
  • Connected Services:
    • myVW with Car-Net connected vehicle services
    • 4G LTE-enabled Wi-Fi is available
  • Convenience Features:
    • Wireless charging pad
    • Remote engine start
  • Premium Audio:
    • Premium Fender® audio system with subwoofer
  • Infotainment System:
    • Composition Color AM/FM radio with a 6.5-inch touchscreen
    • Standard 6-speaker sound system
  • Charging:
    • 45W fast USB charging in the first and second rows

Safety

  • IQ.Drive Adaptive Cruise Control:
    • Comes standard on all trims
    • Includes lane-keeping assist and lane-centering
    • Forward collision alert with automatic braking
    • Blind-spot warning system
  • Travel Assist:
    • Semi-automated driving assistance
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC):
    • Standard ESC for improved stability
  • Traction Control:
    • ABS and Driveline Traction Control
  • Side Impact Safety:
    • Side impact beams
    • Dual-stage driver and passenger seat-mounted side airbags
    • Side curtain airbags for all rows
  • VW Car-Net Safe & Secure:
    • 5-year Emergency SOS
  • Collision Mitigation:
    • Front and rear collision mitigation
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring:
    • Low tire pressure warning system
  • Child Safety:
    • Rear child safety locks
    • Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (LATCH)
  • Seat Belts:
    • Outboard front lap and shoulder safety belts
    • Rear center 3-point belt
    • Height adjusters and pretensioners
  • Rearview Camera:
    • Standard back-up camera
  • Airbag Protection System:
    • Advanced system with 6 airbags
  • Anti-theft:
    • Alarm system with engine immobilizer
  • Additional Features:
    • Electronic Differential Lock
    • Engine Brake Assist
    • Side Curtain Protection® head airbags, front and rear
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Appearance

2024 Tiguan Exterior

  • Lighting:
    • Automatic LED headlights & LED daytime running lights
    • LED tail lights
    • LED high beams
  • Mirrors:
    • Heated, foldable, power-adjustable side mirrors with integrated turn signals
  • Roof Rails:
    • Black roof rails
  • Wipers:
    • Rain-sensing, variable intermittent front wipers
    • Heated washer nozzles
  • Design:
    • Classic rounded Volkswagen design elements
    • Simple, elegant front grille with chrome inserts
    • Subtle wheel cladding around the wheel wells
    • Chrome trim accents on the windows
  • Wheels:
    • Stylish, dark graphite-painted 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels
  • R-Line Trim (Optional):
    • R-Line® grille, badging, intakes, bumpers, side sills, exterior trim, and body-color lower cladding
  • Overall Appearance:
    • Combination of classic design elements and modern features for a sleek look

2024 Tiguan Interior

  • Power Outlets:
    • 12V outlets: front console, rear console, cargo area
  • Seating:
    • Room for up to five with third-row seating
    • 40/20/40-split folding, sliding & reclining second row
    • 6-way manually adjustable front seats
    • Heated front seats
    • Cloth seating surfaces
    • Three rows standard (AWD models have two rows)
  • Comfort & Convenience:
    • Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror
    • Manual air-conditioning
    • Climatronic dual-zone climate control
    • Wireless charging pad
    • Illuminated, carpeted cargo area with tie-down hooks
  • Steering Wheel:
    • Leatherette-wrapped, multi-function with accent stitching
    • Integrated controls
  • Cabin Materials:
    • Black plastic with faux carbon fiber, chrome, and leather elements
    • Accent stitching on door panels
  • Technology:
    • 8-inch digital cockpit
    • 8-inch infotainment display
    • Radio, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, vehicle settings
  • Cargo Space:
    • Ample space, especially with folded third-row seats
  • R-Line Trim (Optional):
    • R-Line leather-wrapped, heated, multi-function Touch steering wheel with R-Line badge

Color Options

  • Atlantic Blue Metallic
  • Kings Red Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Opal White

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan: Final Thoughts

The 2024 VW Tiguan combines style, safety, and reliability, making it one of the most popular crossovers on the market. If you’re looking for a small SUV, it’s hard to go wrong with the Tiguan!

Here at Low Country Volkswagen, we have a huge selection of new VW models, including new Tiguans. No Volkswagen dealer near you beats our incredible inventory, or our high customer service standards! Our sales staff is committed to creating an incredible car buying experience.

Conveniently located in Mount Pleasant, SC, we’re proud to serve Lowcountry locals here at home and throughout the Palmetto State! So if you’re looking for a Volkswagen near you, come see us today!

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