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Volkswagen Tiguan

184 hp turbocharged inline-4, popular compact SUV, 2026 model. Compare true ownership costs across 50 countries — purchase price, import duties, insurance, fuel, and annual running costs.

2026 2025 2024

Base Price

$34K

USD MSRP

Cheapest Country

🇻🇪 Venezuela

$8K/yr

Most Expensive

🇸🇬 Singapore

$25K/yr

5-Year TCO (US)

$99K

Total cost of ownership

Countries Tracked

Full cost breakdown

Years Available

Model years tracked

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Fuel Efficiency

~8L / 100km

At 15,000 km/yr, approx. 1200 litres annually

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3-Year Depreciation

42% loss

Loses ~$14,280 from $34,000 base in 3 years

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Annual Maintenance

$1,400

Typical for Mid-Range segment in developed markets

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Segment

Mid-Range

Competes in the Mid-Range segment globally

About This Model

Mid-Range Segment: The Sweet Spot of Ownership Economics

Mid-range models represent the optimal balance between purchase price, running costs, and resale value. They attract the widest buyer base in the used-car market, which supports residual values and reduces the effective depreciation cost. Modern mid-range vehicles include safety and technology features that were exclusive to luxury models just five years ago, further improving the value proposition. In most markets, mid-range models qualify for the most competitive finance rates, reducing the total cost of acquisition for buyers who do not purchase outright.

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a Mid-Range-segment vehicle with a base price of $34,000 USD. 184 hp turbocharged inline-4, popular compact SUV, 2026 model. Across 50 countries, annual ownership costs range from $8K in Venezuela to $25K in Singapore — a 219% difference driven by import duties, fuel prices, insurance markets, and local taxation.

Annual Cost Snapshot (US)

Depreciation

$7,480

Insurance

$1,900

Fuel

$1,140

Maintenance

$1,900

Registration

$450

Total Annual$12,870

Full US Breakdown

Interactive Chart

Volkswagen Tiguan — Annual Cost by Country

Includes insurance, fuel (15,000 km/yr), maintenance, depreciation, and taxes.

Depreciation Curve

How Fast Does the Tiguan Lose Value?

Starting at $34,000, the Volkswagen Tiguan retains 46% of its value after 5 years — losing $18,360 in total.

Year 1

$26,520 (78%)

Year 2

$22,780 (67%)

Year 3

$19,720 (58%)

Year 4

$17,340 (51%)

Year 5

$15,640 (46%)

Market Value Over 5 Years

Cost Composition

What Makes Up the Annual Cost?

Annual ownership cost in the United States: $12,870. Depreciation is the largest single cost at 58% of total annual spend.

Depreciation

$7,48058%

Insurance

$1,90015%

Fuel

$1,1409%

Maintenance

$1,90015%

Registration

$4503%

Country Rankings

Where Is the Tiguan Cheapest & Most Expensive?

🏆5 Cheapest Countries to Own

#1🇻🇪

Venezuela

Purchase: $47K

$8K/yr

#2🇮🇷

Iran

Purchase: $70K

$8K/yr

#3🇧🇩

Bangladesh

Purchase: $98K

$9K/yr

#4🇪🇬

Egypt

Purchase: $54K

$9K/yr

#5🇳🇬

Nigeria

Purchase: $49K

$9K/yr

💸5 Most Expensive Countries to Own

#1🇸🇬

Singapore

Purchase: $52K

$25K/yr

#2🇭🇰

Hong Kong

Purchase: $73K

$21K/yr

#3🇩🇰

Denmark

Purchase: $106K

$16K/yr

#4🇬🇧

United Kingdom

Purchase: $43K

$16K/yr

#5🇮🇱

Israel

Purchase: $73K

$16K/yr

50 Countries

Volkswagen Tiguan — Annual Cost by Country

Based on 2026 model. Includes insurance, fuel (15,000 km/yr), maintenance, depreciation, and taxes.

#	Country	Purchase Price	Import Duty	Insurance/yr	Fuel/yr	Annual Total	Details
1	🇻🇪Venezuela	$47K	20%	$100	$12	$8K	View
2	🇮🇷Iran	$70K	90%	$150	$60	$8K	View
3	🇧🇩Bangladesh	$98K	150%	$200	$960	$9K	View
4	🇪🇬Egypt	$54K	40%	$450	$456	$9K	View
5	🇳🇬Nigeria	$49K	35%	$550	$660	$9K	View
6	🇷🇺Russia	$47K	15%	$700	$744	$10K	View
7	🇺🇦Ukraine	$45K	10%	$500	$1K	$10K	View
8	🇵🇪Peru	$44K	9%	$600	$1K	$10K	View
9	🇶🇦Qatar	$36K	5%	$1K	$228	$10K	View
10	🇮🇳India	$87K	100%	$350	$1K	$10K	View
11	🇵🇰Pakistan	$60K	50%	$450	$2K	$10K	View
12	🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	$41K	5%	$1K	$288	$10K	View
13	🇮🇩Indonesia	$53K	40%	$650	$900	$10K	View
14	🇬🇭Ghana	$47K	20%	$650	$1K	$11K	View
15	🇲🇾Malaysia	$47K	30%	$950	$624	$11K	View
16	🇻🇳Vietnam	$64K	70%	$450	$1K	$11K	View
17	🇵🇭Philippines	$50K	30%	$750	$1K	$11K	View
18	🇹🇭Thailand	$65K	80%	$850	$1K	$11K	View
19	🇦🇪UAE	$37K	5%	$1K	$504	$11K	View
20	🇰🇪Kenya	$49K	25%	$750	$2K	$11K	View
21	🇲🇽Mexico	$47K	20%	$1K	$960	$11K	View
22	🇨🇴Colombia	$55K	35%	$1K	$1K	$11K	View
23	🇦🇷Argentina	$56K	35%	$1K	$780	$11K	View
24	🇷🇴Romania	$45K	10%	$950	$2K	$11K	View
25	🇨🇱Chile	$43K	6%	$1K	$1K	$12K	View
26	🇭🇺Hungary	$47K	10%	$1K	$2K	$12K	View
27	🇨🇿Czech Republic	$45K	10%	$1K	$2K	$12K	View
28	🇨🇳China	$44K	15%	$1K	$1K	$12K	View
29	🇵🇱Poland	$46K	10%	$1K	$2K	$12K	View
30	🇿🇦South Africa	$49K	25%	$2K	$1K	$12K	View
31	🇰🇷South Korea	$40K	8%	$1K	$2K	$13K	View
32	🇺🇸United States	$35K	2.5%	$2K	$1K	$13K	View
33	🇵🇹Portugal	$46K	10%	$1K	$2K	$13K	View
34	🇬🇷Greece	$46K	10%	$1K	$2K	$13K	View
35	🇪🇸Spain	$45K	10%	$2K	$2K	$13K	View
36	🇳🇿New Zealand	$41K	5%	$2K	$2K	$13K	View
37	🇯🇵Japan	$37K	0%	$1K	$2K	$14K	View
38	🇹🇷Turkey	$73K	80%	$950	$3K	$14K	View
39	🇫🇮Finland	$46K	10%	$2K	$2K	$14K	View
40	🇫🇷France	$45K	10%	$2K	$2K	$14K	View
41	🇦🇹Austria	$45K	10%	$2K	$2K	$14K	View
42	🇸🇪Sweden	$47K	10%	$2K	$2K	$14K	View
43	🇨🇦Canada	$38K	6.1%	$2K	$1K	$14K	View
44	🇩🇪Germany	$45K	10%	$2K	$2K	$14K	View
45	🇦🇺Australia	$39K	5%	$2K	$2K	$14K	View
46	🇨🇭Switzerland	$39K	6.5%	$2K	$2K	$14K	View
47	🇧🇪Belgium	$45K	10%	$2K	$2K	$15K	View
48	🇳🇱Netherlands	$45K	10%	$2K	$2K	$15K	View
49	🇳🇴Norway	$53K	25%	$2K	$3K	$15K	View
50	🇧🇷Brazil	$51K	35%	$3K	$1K	$15K	View
51	🇮🇹Italy	$46K	10%	$2K	$2K	$16K	View
52	🇮🇱Israel	$73K	83%	$2K	$2K	$16K	View
53	🇬🇧United Kingdom	$43K	6.5%	$3K	$2K	$16K	View
54	🇩🇰Denmark	$106K	150%	$2K	$2K	$16K	View
55	🇭🇰Hong Kong	$73K	115%	$2K	$3K	$21K	View
56	🇸🇬Singapore	$52K	41%	$3K	$2K	$25K	View