2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD
Official EPA record #31601 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed
Per month
$209.85
Per year
$2,518
Per mile
21.0¢/mi
5-year total
$12,590
Your own average replaces the EPA laboratory values — never averaged together with them — and the driving-mix setting stops applying, because a figure you measured already contains your own mix.
Notes & official EPA estimate
Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $3,200/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.
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Official EPA efficiency
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| City MPG | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 26 |
| Combined MPG | 24 |
Official EPA estimates
| Estimate | Value |
|---|---|
| Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr) | $3,200/yr |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 370 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating (Bin 5) | 5/10 |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #31601 (record updated 2016-09-26). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2016-09-26.
View this record on FuelEconomy.gov — includes owner-shared real-world MPG for this vehicle.
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