The usual asking price for a used Volkswagen Tiguan in NZ is $21,490 to $35,900. The typical one is $28,990 with about 73,000 km.
Prices from 47 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $28,990
- Dearer than 61% of the SUVs we track
- Usual price range
- $21k–$36k
- Typical kilometres
- 73,000
- Years for sale
- 2008–25
What it costs
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $36,990 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $27,800 |
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Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
47 listed by NZ dealers now, from $6,995.
See all 47 for saleWhat it costs to run
2016–26 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $4,090
- 53% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 8.5 L/100km
2016–20 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $4,040
- Fuel use
- 6.7 L/100km
2008–16 · Diesel
- Running cost a year
- $4,300
- 62% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 7.3 L/100km
2008–16 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $4,570
- 67% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 9.5 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $2,440 a year less to run, and puts out 2.6 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 8.5 L/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $4,090 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $4,090 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 2,810 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2016–26 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
2016–20 · Diesel
- Safety rating
- Safer than 56% of the used cars we track
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–26 · Petrol | 5 out of 5 | 8.5 L/100km | $4,090 |
| 2016–20 · Diesel | 5 out of 5 | 6.7 L/100km | $4,040 |
| 2008–16 · Diesel | 4 out of 5 | 7.3 L/100km | $4,300 |
| 2008–16 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 9.5 L/100km | $4,570 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 14%
- Against the average car its age
- 15% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 39% | 42% | 3667 |
| 2010 | 37% | 40% | 6310 |
| 2015 | 24% | 28% | 19811 |
| 2016 | 19% | 25% | 18479 |
| 2017 | 14% | 22% | 26157 |
| 2018 | 15% | 19% | 29373 |
| 2019 | 13% | 16% | 35583 |
| 2020 | 11% | 14% | 24249 |
| 2021 | 10% | 13% | 23227 |
| 2022 | 12% | 11% | 19576 |
| 2023 | 11% | 8% | 1138 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 12% | 17% | 131038 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 20% | 31% | 67903 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 29% | 38% | 35092 |
| 200,000 km or more | 35% | 40% | 21749 |
From 208,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Volkswagen Tiguan, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $30,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 17,107
- Less common than 56% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 14%
- Typical year
- 2018
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Volkswagen Tiguan?
Half of the used Tiguans listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $21,490 and $35,900, and the typical one is $28,990 with about 73,000 km.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Tiguan?
The typical Tiguan listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $15,500 below the typical one with fewer.
How safe is a used Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2016–26 petrol model rates 5 stars out of 5, the 2016–20 diesel model rates 5 stars out of 5, the 2008–16 diesel model rates 4 stars out of 5 and the 2008–16 petrol model rates 4 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Volkswagen Tiguan cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $4,090 a year for the 2016–26 petrol model, $4,040 a year for the 2016–20 diesel model, $4,300 a year for the 2008–16 diesel model and $4,570 a year for the 2008–16 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L), plus road user charges. Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Tiguans are in NZ?
17,107 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 14% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2018.
How often does a used Tiguan fail its MOT in the UK?
14% of UK Tiguans of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 18% for the average UK car of the same years. From 208,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Volkswagen Tiguan, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L and diesel at $3.17/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026). Road user charges at NZTA rates.
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Antoineets, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits