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The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV. The Volkswagen Tiguan was introduced in 2007. The main competitors of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan include the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Subaru Forester.
The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan is a capable vehicle. It has competitive towing and payload capability. In this article, we will explore the towing capacity of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.
How much can the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan tow?
The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has a towing capacity of 2,200 pounds, when properly equipped.
Please note, the towing capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s towing capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Payload Capacity
The payload capacity of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan is 1,416 pounds.
As with towing capacity, payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with certain features. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Tow Package
A tow package is not standard on the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, but it is available as an option. The tow package includes a heavy-duty cooling system and trailer hitch.
If you plan to do any towing with your 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, we recommend opting for the tow package.
Towing Capacity By Engine and Drivetrain
The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard, and front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive is available as an option.
2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine Towing Capacity: 2,200 pounds
Towing Capacity By Trim Level
The towing capacity of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan will vary based on certain factors like engine, drivetrain and trim level. We’ve broken out the maximum towing capacities by trim level below:
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan S Towing Capacity: 2,200 pounds
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Towing Capacity: 2,200 pounds
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Towing Capacity: 2,200 pounds
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Towing Capacity: 2,200 pounds
As you can see, the towing capacity of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan is the same across all trim levels.
Tiguan Towing Capacity vs Competitors
The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan offers decent towing capability for its class. Let’s take a look at how the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan stacks up against its direct competitors.
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Towing Capacity: 2,200 pounds
As you can see, the Tiguan is not going to be the best option for towing relative to its peers.
2015 Volkswagen Towing Chart
| Model | Towing Capacity (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 2015 Volkswagen Atlas | 5,000 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 5,000 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2,200 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Taos | 1,000 |
| 2015 Volkswagen ID.4 | 2,700 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf R | 1,000 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI | 1,000 |