2025 Volkswagen Tiguan towing capacity
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is published in 7 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 1,500 to 1,800 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (1,800 lb) sits in very light towing only.
The table below lists every trim of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 201 | 207 | — | 1,500 | — | 3,563 | — |
| S 4MOTION | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 201 | 221 | — | 1,800 | — | 3,801 | — |
| SE | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 201 | 207 | — | 1,500 | — | 3,607 | — |
| SE 4MOTION | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 201 | 221 | — | 1,800 | — | 3,801 | — |
| SE R-Line Black | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 201 | 207 | — | 1,500 | — | 3,607 | — |
| SE R-Line Black 4MOTION | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 201 | 221 | — | 1,800 | — | 3,801 | — |
| SEL R-Line 4MOTION | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 201 | 221 | — | 1,800 | — | 3,801 | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2024
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan carried a maximum tow rating of 1,500 lb. The 2025 model adds 300 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2025 Volkswagen models
The rest of Volkswagen's 2025 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas | 5,000 |
| 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 5,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.