Volkswagen (VW) Tiguan, 5N1 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Tiguan, 5N1 (EU) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 7 liters. The data covers 6 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

Type	Specifications
Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion (120 kW) (2008-2009)	Use: Normal Capacity 7 liter Code: 09M 6/1
Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion (125 kW) (2008-2011)	Use: Normal Capacity 7 liter Code: 09M 6/1
Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion (100 kW) (2007-2010)	Use: Normal Capacity 7 liter Code: 09M 6/1
Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion (103 kW) (2007-2011)	Use: Normal Capacity 7 liter Code: 09M 6/1
Tiguan 2.0 TFSI (125 kW) 4Motion (2007-2011)	Use: Normal Capacity 7 liter Code: 09M 6/1
Tiguan 2.0 TFSI 4Motion (147 kW) (2007-2011)	Use: Normal Capacity 7 liter Code: 09M 6/1

All six configurations of the Volkswagen Tiguan 5N1 (EU) listed here share an identical automatic transaxle fluid capacity of 7 liters, covering both the 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TFSI engine families across the 2007-2011 model range.
A transaxle combines the transmission and axle differential into a single integrated unit. The 7-liter figure represents a service fill capacity, meaning the amount of fluid required during a standard fluid change rather than a full overhaul or dry fill from an empty assembly.
All six rows carry a normal use condition, meaning the 7-liter capacity figure applies to standard operating environments rather than severe-duty cycles such as frequent towing, extreme temperatures, or predominantly short-trip driving.
The 2.0 TDI 4Motion variants span four distinct power outputs — 100 kW, 103 kW, 120 kW, and 125 kW — yet all share the same 7-liter transaxle capacity, indicating the transmission unit is common across the diesel engine variants regardless of output rating.
The 2.0 TFSI 4Motion variants are listed at 125 kW and 147 kW, and both also carry the 7-liter capacity, reflecting the same transaxle unit used across the petrol-powered configurations as well.
The 120 kW TDI variant has the narrowest production window among the listed configurations, covering only 2008-2009, while several other variants span the full 2007-2011 range of the dataset.