2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 6 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: First generation (5N).

  • Length174.3 in
  • Width71.2 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase102.5 in
  • Curb weight3,398 lb – 3,631 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length174.3 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase102.5 in
  • Curb weight3,398 lb – 3,631 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.2 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

Explore your 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

  • Dimensions
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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  • Dimensions
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior

Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 174.3 in · 71.2 in · 66.3 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x112, bore 57.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS, P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS, P235/50HR18.0 BSW AS, 215/65R16. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length174.3 in
Width71.2 in
Height66.3 in
Wheelbase102.5 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom39.1 in
Rear headroom39.0 in
Front legroom40.1 in
Rear legroom35.8 in
Front shoulder room56.2 in
Rear shoulder room54.8 in
Passenger volume95.0 cu ft
Luggage volume23.8 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight3,398 lb – 3,631 lb
GVWR4,960 lb
Fuel tank16.8 gal
Max towing capacity2,200 lb

Engine

Torque207 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P215/65HR16.0 BSW AS
  • P235/55HR17.0 BSW AS
  • P235/50HR18.0 BSW AS
  • 215/65R16
  • 235/45R19
  • 235/50R18
  • 235/55R17
  • 255/35R20
  • 255/40R19

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver24"
  • Passenger21"
  • Rear13"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • H4
  • H6-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-304.9 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (6 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
S w/Automatic 4dr Front-wheel Drive174.371.266.3102.53433
S w/Manual 4dr Front-wheel Drive174.371.266.3102.53398
SE 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion174.371.266.3102.53631
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive174.371.266.3102.53433
SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive 4Motion174.371.266.3102.53631
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive174.371.266.3102.53433

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (First generation (5N)): years 20092011. View model overview

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