The Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line wins the most irreverent young and old alike. With the R-Line package, your natural youth is definitely strengthened. But is it just an appearance? We went to find out.
Volkswagen's small SUV has a version that is a compromise between sportiness and versatility, the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line. Imagine this visually more grown-up version of the Volkswagen Tiguan, like an SUV that goes to the gym and takes steroids. More muscular, with 19” alloy wheels (Mallory) and respectable 225/40R19 tyres, accompanied by side skirts and rear spoiler, this Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line wants above all to be noticed. Visually, you can do it without a doubt! It's enough to see here in the photographs and during the rehearsal to have appreciated the faces of those who passed by us.
Appearance is very important and Volkswagen knows it. This Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line, in addition to the external R-Line kit, also has a 160 hp 1.4 TSI engine under the bonnet, coupled to a 6-speed DSG gearbox, which is fast and very easy to use. . At the rear, to complete all this visual manifestation, the initials “TSI” rests happily and in red.
One thing is certain: this Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line with 160 hp won't let you down in the most challenging moments, as the engine's breath is more than enough to support the weight it carries. The sprint from 0-100 takes 8.9 seconds and the top speed is 203 km/h.
Despite all the sporty feeling that is experienced on board, we cannot forget that we are at the controls of an SUV. The typical mass transfer, must be compensated with a good dose of intelligence in the right foot, being the bodywork adornments in the most demanding curves, transversal to all SUVs. The Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line is no exception and although the 19″ wheels, combined with excellent 225/40R19 tyres, give us a good deal of leeway to enter corners with confidence, the XDS limited-slip differential also ends up doing the trick. your job.
The equipment is complete and the quality standards that accompany the construction of the cabin are noteworthy, however, it lacks a USB port, which should already be standard, as well as paddles on the steering wheel. This last detail is essential to complete the feeling of being able to do “something more” on the controls of this Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line. The paddles on the steering wheel would be the icing on the cake and fit the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line like a glove.
From an SUV with a generous engine and power, we can't expect graces when measuring consumption. The weight, width of the tires and the 160 hp of the 1.4 TSI engine don't help. At the end of the test and with some doses of fun in the mix, we counted 9 l/100 of the final average, a number that could drop to the 7.5 liters per 100 km that were presented during some less wild periods of the test of this Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line.
The truth is that anyone who buys a car with this engine is willing to add some fun to their daily lives, for a few euros less in their wallet after fueling. The sound of the 160 hp 1.4 TSI of this Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line will always sound better than the model with the TDI engine, that's for sure.
The equipment list of the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line, at this Sport level, does not disappoint. If we have the R-Line package on the outside, inside, we find fantastic seats in fabric and Alcantara, automatic air conditioning, Coming Home/Leaving Home function, leather multifunction steering wheel, Climatronic automatic air conditioning, Premium multifunction indicator, Cruise Control, electric handbrake, electrochromatic interior mirror, rain sensor, fatigue detection system, flat tire indicator, parking assistance system (Park Assist – front/rear), Stability Control (ESP), Airbags front, front side and curtain airbags.
When it comes time to do the math, we concluded that the unit tested for this Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line is not a car for all wallets, mainly because of the more than 2000 euros in extras that it brings, being €1,397 just for the R- exterior package Line. The final price of the vehicle tested is €36,821.51, with the options of the vehicle under test contributing to the increase in the price: Navigation System RNS 315 (€551), Bluetooth System (€258) and electronic XDS differential lock (€205 ). However, there are 3 elements that are missing and that cannot be left out when purchasing this SUV, it is worth the investment.
If what you are looking for is an SUV with dimensions for all the family and friends, that adapts well to the city environment and that can provide moments of fun to those behind the wheel, the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI R-Line is an option to have in count.
| MOTOR | 4 cylinders |
| CYLINDRAGE | 1390 cc |
| STREAMING | Automatic, 6 Speed |
| TRACTION | Forward |
| WEIGHT | 1522 kg |
| POWER | 160 hp / 5800 rpm |
| BINARY | 240 nm / 1500 rpm |
| 0-100 KM/H | 8.9 sec. |
| SPEED MAXIMUM | 203 km/h |
| CONSUMPTION | 6.7 l/100km |
| PRICE | €36,821.51 (Tested unit) |