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The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV. The Volkswagen Tiguan was introduced in 2007. The main competitors of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan include the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Subaru Forester.
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is a capable vehicle. It has competitive towing and payload capability. In this article, we will explore the towing capacity of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan.
How much can the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan tow?
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has a towing capacity of 1,500 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.
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Payload Capacity
The payload capacity of the 2018 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.
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Tow Package
A tow package is not standard on the 2018 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 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, we recommend opting for the tow package.
Towing Capacity By Engine and Drivetrain
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 184 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. 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: 1,500 pounds
Towing Capacity By Trim Level
The towing capacity of the 2018 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:
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan S Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds
As you can see, the towing capacity of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is the same across all trim levels.
Tiguan Towing Capacity vs Competitors
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan offers decent towing capability for its class. Let’s take a look at how the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan stacks up against its direct competitors.
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds
As you can see, the Tiguan is not going to be the best option for towing relative to its peers.
2018 Volkswagen Towing Chart
| Model | Towing Capacity (lbs) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 5,000 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 5,000 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan | 1,500 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Taos | 1,000 |
| 2018 Volkswagen ID.4 | 2,700 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf R | 1,000 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI | 1,000 |