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2027 Volkswagen Tiguan towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,800 lb

Cheapest at max
S 4Motion
2.0L 4cyl, AWD
Base trim
1,500 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb

Rank 71 of 79 SUVs (2027).

Trailer check

Yes. 1,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,800 lb
80% of the rating
Up to 1,440 lb
Room left
400 lb (22% of the rating)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
37% of 3,796 lb

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.

Pick another car

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,440 lbRating: 1,800 lb
Pounds. Orange: only the lighter end fits. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.

Max tow rating
1,800 lb
80% of the rating
1,440 lb
What it can pull at 1,440 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,440 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,440 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 1,800 lb: S 4Motion, $32,705.

Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcesources differ

2027 Volkswagen Tiguan tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
S 4Motion2.0L 4cylAWD1,800 lb3,796 lb$32,705
SE 4Motion2.0L 4cylAWD1,800 lb3,796 lb$35,495
SE R-Line Black 4Motion2.0L 4cylAWD1,800 lb3,796 lb$38,745
SEL R-Line Turbo 4Motion2.0L 4cylAWD1,800 lb3,810 lb to 4,023 lb$43,085
S FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,560 lb to 3,810 lb$31,205
SE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,598 lb to 3,810 lb$33,995
SE R-Line Black FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,500 lb3,598 lb to 3,810 lb$37,245

Highest rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002,5002009201220152018202120242027
Highest rated trim in our data, 2009 to 2027. Pounds. Years with ratings for under half the trims are left out.
  • Changed in 2019: 2,200 lb to 1,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 1,500 lb to 1,800 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2027 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Subaru Forester3,500 lbWilderness AWD$39,485 to $39,495
Ford Bronco Sport2,700 lbBadlands AWD$36,760
Jeep Compass2,000 lbTrailhawk 4WD$34,650
Volkswagen Tiguan (this car)1,800 lbS 4Motion$32,705
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$31,520

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked