El Volkswagen Tiguan AD (2016-2020) se ofreció con 20 configuraciones de motor distintas en toda su gama.
| Motor | Potencia | Par motor | Transmisión | Ruedas motrices | Velocidad máxima | 0-100 km/h | Consumo | Disponible en |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Diésel | 240 hp | 500 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 6.2 s | 6.4 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.0L Diésel | 239 hp | 500 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 228 km/h | 6.5 s | 6.4 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 230 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 6.5 s | 7.8 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 220 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 6.5 s | 7.8 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 190 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 214 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.1 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 180 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 208 km/h | 7.7 s | 7.4 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 150 hp | 340 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.3 s | 5.4 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 150 hp | 340 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 201 km/h | 9.3 s | 5.3 l/100km | 5 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 150 hp | 340 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 202 km/h | 9.3 s | 4.9 l/100km | 6 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 150 hp | 340 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 204 km/h | 9.3 s | 4.7 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.5L Gasolina | 150 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.2 s | 5.8 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.5L Gasolina | 150 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 202 km/h | 9.2 s | 5.7 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 150 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.2 s | 7.0 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 150 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | All Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.2 s | 6.8 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 150 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 9.2 s | 6.0 l/100km | 7 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 150 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 202 km/h | 9.2 s | 5.7 l/100km | 5 acabados |
| 1.5L Gasolina | 130 hp | 220 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 192 km/h | 10.2 s | 5.9 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 125 hp | 200 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 10.5 s | 6.0 l/100km | 7 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 115 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 10.9 s | 4.7 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 110 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 185 km/h | 10.9 s | 4.7 l/100km | 1 acabado |
Cada fila es una configuración mecánica distinta — cilindrada, potencia, transmisión, tracción y tipo de combustible — deduplicada entre acabados que comparten el mismo motor. Las diferencias solo de acabado (interior, llantas, opciones) no crean una fila aparte.