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2013 Buick Encore FWD
MSRP1: $24,200
Competitively Equipped: $24,950
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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD 4dr Auto S
MSRP2: $25,010
Competitively Equipped: $25,835
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Powertrain
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD 4dr Auto S | ||||
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| Powertrain | ||||
| Standard Engine | Turbocharged I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | ||
| Displacement | 1.4/83 | 2.0L/121 | ||
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | ||
| Horsepower @ RPM | 138 @ 4900 | 200 @ 5100-6000 | ||
| Torque @ RPM | 148 @ 1850 | 207 @ 1700-5000 | ||
| Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection | Direct Injection | ||
| 4-Wheel ABS | Standard | Standard | ||
| 4- wheel Disc Brakes | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD 4dr Auto S | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||
| Overall Width | 69.90 | 71.200 | ||
| Wheelbase | 100.60 | 102.500 | ||
| Overall Height | 65.20 | 66.300 | ||
| Front Head Room | 39.60 | 39.100 | ||
| Rear Head Room | 38.80 | 39.000 | ||
| Front Hip Room | 51.70 | N/A | ||
| Rear Hip Room | 50.10 | N/A | ||
| Front Leg Room | 40.80 | 40.100 | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 35.70 | 35.800 | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.10 | 56.200 | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.50 | 54.800 | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | ||
| Front Tread Width | 60.60 | 61.800 | ||
| Rear Tread Width | 60.60 | 61.900 | ||
| Overall Vehicle Length | 168.40 | 174.300 |
Exterior
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD 4dr Auto S | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Door Locks | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver Side Mirror | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Intermittent Wipers | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | ||
| Electronic Stability Control System | Standard | Standard | ||
| Aluminum Wheels | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tires - Front Performance | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Tires - Rear Performance | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Compact Spare Tire | Standard | Standard | ||
| Luggage Rack | Standard | Not Available |
Interior
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD 4dr Auto S | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior | ||||
| Driver Air Bag | Standard | Standard | ||
| Passenger Air Bag | Standard | Standard | ||
| Thorax Side Impact | Standard | Standard | ||
| Head Curtain side impact air bags front | Standard | Standard | ||
| Head Curtain side impact air bags rear | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Safety Locks | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rearview Camera | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver Seat | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Cloth Seats | Available | Standard | ||
| 60/40 Bench Seats | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Bucket Seats | Standard | Standard | ||
| Pass-Through Rear Seat | Standard | Standard | ||
| Driver Lumbar Support | Standard | Standard | ||
| AM/FM Stereo | Standard | Standard | ||
| CD Player | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Standard | Not Available | ||
| MP3 Playback | Standard | Standard | ||
| Auxiliary-Audio Input Jacks | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth® connectivity | Standard | Standard | ||
| Onboard Hands-Free Communications System | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Vehicle Anti-Theft System | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Steering | Standard | Standard | ||
| Adjustable Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | ||
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | ||
| Driver Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror | Standard | Standard | ||
| Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror | Standard | Standard | ||
| Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | Standard | Standard | ||
| Front Floor Mats | Standard | Standard |
Safety
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD 4dr Auto S | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||||
| 4- Wheel ABS | Standard | Standard | ||
| Driver Air bags | Standard | Standard | ||
| Passenger Air bags | Standard | Standard | ||
| Vehicle Anti-Theft System | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Door Child Security Lockout | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tire Pressure Monitor | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control System | Standard | Standard | ||
| Electronic Stability Control System | Standard | Standard | ||
| Telematics | OnStar Directions and Connections | |||
| Automatic Crash Response; Emergency Services; Crisis Assist; First Assist; Injury Severity Predictor; Stolen Vehicle Assistance; Stolen Vehicle Slowdown; Remote Ignition Block; Remote Door Unlock; Turn-by-Turn Navigation; Destination Download (requires navigation radio); OnStar eNav (where available); OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics; Roadside Assistance; Remote Horn and Lights; Hands Free Calling |
Fuel
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD 4dr Auto S | ||||
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| Fuel | ||||
| EPA Est. Fuel Economy City | 25 mpg | 22 (2012) mpg | ||
| EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway | 33 mpg | 27 (2012) mpg | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.0 gal | 16.800 gal |
Warranty 3
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD 4dr Auto S | ||||
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| Warranty | ||||
| Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (miles) | 50,000 | 36,000 | ||
| Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (years) | 4 | 3 | ||
| Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty (miles) | 70,000 | 60,000 | ||
| Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty (years) | 6 | 5 | ||
| Rust Warranty (miles) | Unlimited | Unlimited | ||
| Rust Warranty (years) | 6 | 12 | ||
| Roadside Assistance Program (miles) | 70,000 | 36,000 | ||
| Roadside Assistance Program (years) | 6 | 3 |
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