2026 Volkswagen Tiguan · Trim vs trim
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black vs SEL R-Line Turbo: what's the difference?
The SEL R-Line Turbo costs $5,840 more. It starts at $43,085 with the 2.0L TSI · 268 / 258 , and the SE R-Line Black at $37,245 with the 2.0L TSI turbo four · 201 hp / 207 lb-ft. The SEL R-Line Turbo adds , a name-brand sound system, , a and a . In all, 8 parts differ, listed below. It gets 25 , 3 less than the SE R-Line Black's 28. It makes 268 hp, 67 more than the SE R-Line Black's 201.
Our Tiguan data has all four US 2026 gasoline , /4MOTION factory variants and the two factory equipment (S 18-inch wheels, SE panoramic ). It doesn't have paint/interior colors and two-tone black-roof paint combinations, , fleet services, subscriptions, previous-generation 2025 , third rows, other markets, and ID. Tiguan yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | SE R-Line Black | SEL R-Line Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | SE R-Line Black201 hp | SEL R-Line Turbo268 hp |
| Combined mpg | SE R-Line Black28 mpg | SEL R-Line Turbo25 mpg |
| City mpg | SE R-Line Black25 mpg | SEL R-Line Turbo22 mpg |
| Highway mpg | SE R-Line Black32 mpg | SEL R-Line Turbo29 mpg |
| Ground clearance | SE R-Line Black6.6″ | SEL R-Line Turbo7.2″ |
| What | SE R-Line Black | SEL R-Line Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | SE R-Line Black2.0L TSI turbo four · 201 hp / 207 lb-ft | SEL R-Line Turbo2.0L TSI turbo four · 268 hp / 258 lb-ft |
| Rear axle | SE R-Line BlackFront-wheel drive · unpowered rear axle | SEL R-Line Turbo4MOTION · controlled rear coupling |
| Wheels | SE R-Line Black20-inch black painted alloys · F17 | SEL R-Line Turbo20-inch two-tone machined alloys · F16 |
| Headlamps | SE R-Line BlackLED headlights with AFS dynamic cornering | SEL R-Line TurboProjector LED lamps · illuminated light bars and VW logos |
| Seats | SE R-Line BlackPerforated V-Tex leatherette | SEL R-Line TurboPerforated Varenna leather seating surfaces |
| Exterior trim | SE R-Line Blackblack roof rails, mirror and window trim | SEL R-Line Turbochrome roof rails, mirror and window trim |
| Touchscreen | SE R-Line Black12.9-inch touchscreen | SEL R-Line Turbo15-inch touchscreen |
| Audio | SE R-Line BlackSeven-speaker audio | SEL R-Line TurboHarman Kardon audio |
| What | SE R-Line Black | SEL R-Line Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 10-color ambient lighting and front footwell/entry lighting | SE R-Line BlackYes | SEL R-Line TurboNot included |
| Black roof rails, mirror caps and window trim | SE R-Line BlackYes | SEL R-Line TurboNot included |
| 4MOTION Active Control · Driving Mode Selection and Eco mode | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| 30-color ambient lighting with backlit dash decor | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| ClimaCoat heated/insulated windshield | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| Power folding mirrors with memory and logo puddle lights | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| Discover Media built-in navigation | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| Removable cargo privacy cover | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| Power front seats with memory | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| Heated steering wheel | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| Ventilated front seats | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| 10-point front-seat massage | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| Heated rear outboard seats | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| Area View overhead camera | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| Park Assist Plus | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| Easy Open / Easy Close liftgate | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
| Three-zone Climatronic Touch climate control | SE R-Line BlackNot included | SEL R-Line TurboYes |
The same on both: cargo behind the rear seats (33.8 cu ft).
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Switch to the SE R-Line Black in the trim list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The SEL R-Line Turbo, as it comes
↑ The answerSEL R-Line Turbo
$43,085
SEL R-Line Turbo
$43,085
- MPG
- mpg
- ·
- Power
- hp
- ·
- Cargo
- ft³
- ·
- Clearance
- ″
- ·
- Combined mpg
- mpg
- 22 city · 29 hwy · VW EPA estimates
- Horsepower
- hp
- 258 lb-ft · regular unleaded
- Cargo space
- ft³
- Behind row 2 · seats upright
- Ground clearance
- ″
- Minimum · including flexible parts
- Curb weight
- lb
- Published base drivetrain value · options vary
- Has 4MOTION
- Has Panoramic roof
- Has Heated seats
- Has Head-up display
- Has Ventilated seats
Choose a trim
Packages & options
What your options change
This is a stock SEL R-Line Turbo. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- Has 4MOTION
- Has Panoramic roof
- Has Heated seats
- Has Head-up display
- Has Ventilated seats
- Drive
- 4MOTION AWD · Active Control
- Transmission
- Eight-speed automatic · not DSG
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft · regular unleaded
- City / hwy
- 22 / 29 mpg
- Cargo, folded
- 69.8 cu ft · row 2 folded
- Seats
- 5 · Perforated Varenna leather seating surfaces
- Tires
- 255/40R20 all-season tires
- Touchscreen
- 15″ · wireless App-Connect
- Headroom front / rear
- 38.2″ / 38.4″ · sunroof
- Rear legroom
- 40.2″
- Camera
- Area View overhead camera
- Liftgate
- Easy Open / Easy Close
- Head-up display
- Standard
- Towing
- Up to 1,800 lb · proper aftermarket hitch required
- Length / height
- 184.8″ / 66.6″
- Climate
- Three-zone Climatronic Touch