2017 VW Tiguan Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
132 TSI Comfortline	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2500kg / 5,512lb~
110 TSI Trendline	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1800kg / 3,968lb~
110 TSI Comfortline	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1800kg / 3,968lb~
110 TDI Comfortline	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2500kg / 5,512lb~
110 TSI Trendline	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	1800kg / 3,968lb~
155 TSI R-Line (4x4)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
140 TDI Highline	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2500kg / 5,512lb~
162 TSI Highline	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2500kg / 5,512lb~
110 TDI Adventure (special ED)	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2500kg / 5,512lb~
132 TSI Adventure (special ED)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2500kg / 5,512lb~
162 TSI Sportline	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2500kg / 5,512lb~

How much can the 2017 VW Tiguan tow?

As you can see from the table of towing capacity readings above, not all of the trims can pull the same amount - some are as low as 1800kg whereas some go as high as 2500kg.

What does braked towing capacity mean?

When the manufacturer states that a towing capacity is "braked" they are referring to brakes being fitted to the trailer that the car is towing.

At least one of the axles on the trailer that the vehicle is towing must have brakes fitted and controlled by the car if they describe the capacity as "braked".