162TSI Performance 0-100 times

[Gladbach]

Out of interest - has anyone with a 162TSI timed a 0-100 sprint in their car? I know that its claimed at 6.5secs, just keen to see if that is accurate or not.

[tigger73]

I imagine that 6.5sec claimed time is with launch control. If you're just planting your foot you may not be able to get the claimed figure as launching improves the time by about 0.5sec or so.

However VW is known to be conservative with their claimed performance figures...

[Gladbach]

Is launch control active on the Tiguans though?

[tigger73]

Is launch control active on the Tiguans though?

It certainly was on previous gen1 Tigs with DSG.

[Gladbach]

Cool. Wasn't on the Jettas.

[tigger73]

May just have to take a 162TSI for a "test" drive.

Traction control off, select S, foot on brake, plant accelerator and revs should hit the 3,000rpm limiter, foot off brake and away you go...

[Gladbach]

Might have to try it in my current Jetta. I know I tried it in my 2006 Jetta but it didn't work.

[tigger73]

There's a youtube vid of a gen2 Tig doing a launch - here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8FQZ0Z8i98

For some reason it wouldn't allow me to embed the video.

[Gladbach]

There's a youtube vid of a gen2 Tig doing a launch - here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8FQZ0Z8i98

For some reason it wouldn't allow me to embed the video.

Thanks. I had been looking for one, but was always searching for 220ps or 162tsi.

[Gladbach]

Still really wish that the exhaust sound was slightly more pronounced.

[TungstenR]

Sadly the video only says it's a 2.0 TSI, not if it's the 162kw.

[tigger73]

Still really wish that the exhaust sound was slightly more pronounced.

All of them are the same - even R-line is just a style pack and not a performance pack. If you want an exhaust note/DSG farts you'll have to put on an aftermarket sports muffler and possibly modify the resonator.


Sadly the video only says it's a 2.0 TSI, not if it's the 162kw.

From my stopwatch timer it did it in ~7.5sec so I'd say it's the 132kW/180hp motor.

[Gladbach]

All of them are the same - even R-line is just a style pack and not a performance pack. If you want an exhaust note/DSG farts you'll have to put on an aftermarket sports muffler and possibly modify the resonator.


Yeah, even though the R-Line is not a performance pack, having a different exhaust could have set it apart, giving more reason for customers to tick the box. I doubt that it would cost more to have a more pronounced exhaust note. I drove the previous generation Tiguan R-Line early last year and it had a lot more bass to it than the current model. I don't know if that was only the R-Line, or if the equivalent 155TSI model had the same exhaust, but it certainly sounded nicer than the current generation.

I don't think I'd bother with an aftermarket exhaust. Just slightly disappointed that's all.

[tigger73]

Gen1 Tig had R-line available for both 132TSI and 155TSI. No difference in the exhaust or sound of either.

It's the same through all VW range that R-line is just a trim spec and no difference in performance. This is same as Audi with their S-line. It's all for looks and no real performance change from the non-Rline.

[Gladbach]

In any case the Gen1 Tig 155TSI had a nicer exhaust note.

[Mac135]

Yeah, even though the R-Line is not a performance pack, having a different exhaust could have set it apart, giving more reason for customers to tick the box. I doubt that it would cost more to have a more pronounced exhaust note. I drove the previous generation Tiguan R-Line early last year and it had a lot more bass to it than the current model. I don't know if that was only the R-Line, or if the equivalent 155TSI model had the same exhaust, but it certainly sounded nicer than the current generation.

I don't think I'd bother with an aftermarket exhaust. Just slightly disappointed that's all.

it sounds like you are trying to make the r-line into something it's not. Progressive steering might increase agility but otherwise it's a just a family SUV a little bit of extra go.

[Gladbach]

Was just expecting it to sound like the previous generation.

[Mac135]

Nope its all grown up.

[brazman]

Is launch control active on the Tiguans though?

Sure is. My wife got her new 162tsi this week. The launch control behaves very differently to her old series 1 tiggy. The old car was brutal with the way it launched under launch control and shifted to the point where I would cringe waiting for something to snap every time (It didn't after 5 years of abuse). The new car is much more progressive with clutch engagement however this time it is to the point where I am thinking whether it is bad for the DSG clutch.

[Chocolate_Bear]

Sure is. My wife got her new 162tsi this week. The launch control behaves very differently to her old series 1 tiggy. The old car was brutal with the way it launched under launch control and shifted to the point where I would cringe waiting for something to snap every time (It didn't after 5 years of abuse). The new car is much more progressive with clutch engagement however this time it is to the point where I am thinking whether it is bad for the DSG clutch.

Nice to know. Silly question but I have no clue on how to engage launch control ?


Tiguan 162tsi rline (May 2017) - NSW, Northern Beaches

[tigger73]

Nice to know. Silly question but I have no clue on how to engage launch control ?



Left foot on brake.
Disengage traction control.
Shift to sports/manual mode.
Put accelerator to floor (revs should be limited to ~3,000rpm)
Take foot off brake
Hold on

[Chocolate_Bear]

Left foot on brake.
Disengage traction control.
Shift to sports/manual mode.
Put accelerator to floor (revs should be limited to ~3,000rpm)
Take foot off brake
Hold on


Awesome!! Thanks...


Tiguan 162tsi rline (May 2017) - NSW, Northern Beaches