2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Towing Capacity

If you’re looking to upgrade your St Louis commute with a robust new SUV, Suntrup Volkswagen has got the perfect model for you: the Volkswagen Tiguan! The Tiguan is a mid-size crossover with three rows of seats, offering strong performance specs thanks to a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine under the hood. Its powerful engine has a secondary bonus: towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped! Check out the guide below for more details on the Volkswagen Tiguan towing capacity and performance.

VW Tiguan Towing Capacity: Performance Power

The VW Tiguan towing capacity is made possible by its engine, delivering excellent performance specs on and off the St Peters roads. The Tiguan comes standard with front-wheel drive, but you can upgrade to 4MOTION® AWD if you want to maximize your traction and take on more challenging terrain. Here are the full VW Tiguan engine specs:

2.0L 4-cylinder Turbocharged Tiguan Engine

• 184 horsepower
• 221 lb-ft of torque
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• Maximum towing capacity: 1,500 pounds

VW Tiguan Towing Capacity: Towing Accessories

Strong towing numbers are only the beginning! The Volkswagen Tiguan also comes standard-equipped with plenty of features and accessories designed to make hauling cargo as safe and convenient as possible. When you equip the VW Trailer Hitch Kit, you’ll be able to enjoy the following features:

• Hitch receiver
• Ball and ball mount
• Electrical kit
• Bolt and clip

Volkswagen Tiguan Interior Dimensions

If you’d prefer to carry your cargo inside the cabin rather than behind it, the Volkswagen Tiguan comes with plenty of cargo space and a maximum payload capacity of 1,157 pounds! You can maximize your cargo room by folding down the rear seats, but there’s lots of room for passengers and cargo alike, no matter what cabin configuration you choose! Here are the details:

• Total Passenger Space: 124 cubic feet
• Total Cargo Space: 65.3 cubic feet
• First / Second / Third Row Headroom: 39.6 / 39.1 / 33.8 inches
• First / Second / Third Row Legroom: 40.2 / 36.6 / 27.9 inches

Test-Drive the New Tiguan at Suntrup Volkswagen

Now that we’ve gone over the VW Tiguan engine and towing power on paper, you might be interested in taking it out for yourself! Contact our office to set up a test drive around Webster, and we’ll get you behind the wheel in no time. If you’ve made up your mind and want to move forward with the buying process, our finance center is a great place to start!