Tow cars

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan towing capacity

Research 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan towing data across 18 verified variant records, with recorded braked towing limits of 2,000 kg–2,510 kg.

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan variants

Exact towing limits depend on engine, transmission, drivetrain and homologation. Match the variant to the vehicle before towing.

VariantFuelTransmissionBraked tow limitKerbweight
SE Nav TDI BMT 4MotionDieselManual2,000 kg1,568 kg
SE Nav TDI BMT 4Motion DSGDieselSemi Automatic2,500 kg1,673 kg
R Line Edition TDI BMT 4Motion DSGDieselSemi Automatic2,200 kg1,711 kg
Match Edition TDI BMTDieselManual2,000 kg1,597 kg
Tiguan SE Nav TDI BlueMotion Technology 4Motion Semi-AutoDieselSemi Automatic2,510 kg1,673 kg
SEL TDI BMTDieselManual2,000 kg1,568 kg
Tiguan R-Line TDI BlueMotion Technology Semi-AutoDiesel—2,000 kg1,615 kg
Tiguan R-Line TDI BlueMotion Technology 4Motion Semi-AutoDieselSemi Automatic2,510 kg1,673 kg
SE TDI BMT 4Motion DSGDieselSemi Automatic2,500 kg1,673 kg
SEL TDI BMT 4Motion DSGDieselSemi Automatic2,500 kg1,673 kg
SEL TSI BMT 4Motion DSGPetrolSemi Automatic2,500 kg1,645 kg
R-Line TDI BMT 4Motion DSGDieselSemi Automatic2,300 kg1,723 kg