Know More About New 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV engineered for cruising. It commands the road by absorbing road imperfections easily. For long, the Tiguan has never been The engine feels sluggish at times, and its mpg ratings are not impressive like most rivals as well. Moreover, you can’t expect quality handling precision.

The Tiguan has always been offered with a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine even since its introduction in 2009. There has not been much of difference about performance specs either. The engine delivers 200hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. In addition to this, its size has remained the same for generations. This has prompted many to ask what the engine is going be for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. Is it going to receive a larger engine?

Upgraded EA888 engine for the 2018 VW Tiguan

Well, it’s still a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder, but it is improved. Even though the engine has not been rated by the EPA, it is expected to come in with better fuel economy and up to a 20% boost in torque and up to 221 lb-fit from 207, is the opinion of one technician from Volkswagen Greensboro NC.

The engine has received many technical changes, such as a switch from the Miller cycle to Budack cycle to ensure faster airflow and more effective combustion. This is probably one of the major factors that seem to improved fuel efficiency and the torque. You can also expect peak horsepower to kick in sooner. This means there would no lag when you get behind the wheel.

Though the 2018 VW Tiguan come equipped with 4Motion all-wheel-drive, there will be just the one engine option for the model, unlike the 2018 VW Atlas, which features a 4-Cylinder or V6 option. According to EPA estimates, the base Tiguan is rated at an impressive 22 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel drive Tiguan claims roughly the same ratings: 21/27 mpg city/highway. The transmission is not terrible but it occasionally hesitates to shift.

Overall, the engine looks impressive. To keep it running long, make sure it receives tune-ups at regular interval. Take it to Volkswagen service center in Greensboro and treat it to engine-tunes to extend the life of the machine