2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Review
Price Range: $10,495 - $18,998

Edmunds' Expert Review

by Brent Romans
Pros
- Premium interior materials
- Cabin is quiet at highway speeds
Cons
- Limited cargo space and rear-seat legroom
- Subpar fuel economy
- Lackluster crash test results
- No high-tech accident avoidance features available
What's new
- The Tiguan Limited is the new name for the previous-generation Tiguan
- Less standard equipment compared to last year
- Part of the first Tiguan generation introduced for 2009
Volkswagen is selling two Tiguans for 2018. There's the fully redesigned Tiguan, which is bigger and has an available third-row seat and new safety features. Then there's the 2018 Tiguan Limited. Volkswagen is selling the old Tiguan alongside the new one and calling it the Limited.
For sale near Ashburn, VA
18 listings
- $6,950great price$1,949 below market
- 134,744 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 19 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Woodbridge Public Auto Auction (28 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- USB Inputs
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Located in Woodbridge, VA
KEY FEATURES AND OPTIONS Comes equipped with: Air Conditioning, MP3, Bluetooth. This Volkswagen Tiguan Limited also includes Clock, Tachometer, Memory...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WVGBV7AX4JK000230
Stock: 144536
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-16-2025 - Photos not available$10,495fair price$33 below market
- 115,372 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 5 Seats, 20 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- Virginia Auto Trader Co (23 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
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Located in Arlington, VA
2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN LIMITED FRONT WHEEL DRIVE with powerful 2.0L TSI DOHC TURBOCHARGED 4-CYLINDER -INC engine and driven only 115372 miles! Fully l...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
23 Combined MPG (20 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WVGAV7AX8JK003269
Stock: 2631
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Why get the old Tiguan Limited? Well, there's not much of a reason, actually. The new Tiguan is better in just about every regard. The main draw is the price. VW sells the Tiguan Limited at a lower price than the new model. Overall, however, we'd suggest going with the new Tiguan or one of the other top small SUVs out this year, such as the Chevrolet Equinox, the Honda CR-V or the Mazda CX-5.
Edmunds' Expert Rating
With more space and a new third-row seat, the redesigned 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is a significant improvement on its predecessor. It also boasts a muscular new look and advanced driver safety features. Overall, we think the new Tiguan is a solid pick if you're shopping for a small crossover SUV.
Driving
The Volkswagen Tiguan Limited's turbocharged engine is plenty powerful for commuting and passing on a highway, and its six-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly and quickly. Handling is secure but not particularly athletic.
Comfort
The cabin stays quiet at highway speeds, and rough pavement is ably smoothed out by the Tiguan Limited's suspension. The front seats should be comfortable on long drives, too.
Interior
There is an abundance of headroom all around, but rear occupants will find their legs a little more pinched (especially with taller folks up front) than they would in most rivals. The reclining rear seat is certainly welcome. Its sliding functionality allows you to bring kids a little closer to the front or free up more cargo space.
Utility
Even with the seats slid forward, there's only 23.8 cubic feet available — an average-size competitor such as the Mazda CX-5 has a lot more. Putting the rear seats down yields only 56.1 cubic feet, making it one of the smallest compact crossovers. It's barely more capacious than subcompact SUVs such as the Jeep Renegade.
Which Tiguan Limited does Edmunds recommend?
There's not much to think about when buying the Tiguan Limited. Make sure to get one with the optional Premium package since it adds some desirable features, including keyless ignition and entry, cruise control and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Compare 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited trim levels
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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited models
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited comes in just one configuration. It's powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (200 horsepower, 207 pound-feet of torque) connected to a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional.
Standard equipment includes 16-inch steel wheels, a 40/20/40-split sliding and reclining back seat, Bluetooth, a rearview camera, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a driver information display, and a 6.3-inch touchscreen display.
Opting for the Premium package gets you keyless ignition and entry, cruise control, smartphone integration including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a cargo area cover. Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are also optional.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$211/mo for Tiguan Limited 2.0T
Tiguan Limited 2.0T
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$160/mo
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Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Owner Reviews
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Great SUV for the price
5 out of 5 starsAlbert, 03/03/2018
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I looked quite a bit for a small SUV that is still roomy but not too big and bulky. The carried over 2017 Tiguan Limited into 2018 is just right. The price was lower than anyone else at less than $23,000. That included a lot of options, like 17" alloy wheels, a large 6.5" infotainment screen, Apple car play and Android Auto, roof rack, first aid kit, all weather rubber floor mats that … snap in nicely, rear cargo area carpeted mat, large road kit with jumper cables, rain coat, gloves, universal combo type tool with plyers, another smaller first aid kit, foldable reflector triangle, etc. Also keyless entry with push button start. The back seats have lots of legroom and you can slide them forward or back. Really nice SUV for the price. I highly recommend this model before they are gone. The new model 2018 Tiguan is too big and more expensive.
Just what I was looking for...
5 out of 5 starsP. Anderson, 06/26/2018
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
The car is solid. And powerful. I have to be careful when accelerating while making a turn from a stop. Road noise is minimal. Vehicle corners well. All of the tech works as advertised. Premium gas... you do what you have to do. Mileage seems slightly better than advertised. Love the premium package add-ons: car-play, key-less entry, push button start, etc. etc. Just enough … stuff. Not too much. Recommend the 17" alloy wheel upgrade. Great pricing. All in all, just what I was looking for.
Absolutely capable - 2018 VW Tiguan Limited
4 out of 5 starsBry, 10/16/2019
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I purchased this car back in August 2019. It was a year old with 13,000 miles on the odometer. I was cross-shopping this with a similarly equipped '18 Kia Sportage. Ultimately, I chose the VW due to the 6-year bumper-to-bumper warranty (that is fully transferable), Roadside Assistance, spare tire (the Kia had a stupid fix-a-flat kit), and lower insurance premium ($50 less a month versus … the Kia).
How I would rate it:
-Ride/Suspension: 5/5. Surprisingly comfortable and composed on Florida's pockmarked roads. Suspension feels tight as a drum.
-Handling: 4/5. Highway feel is effortless but around town it can feel a bit cumbersome and light.
-Interior: 4/5. Great interior materials and trim pieces, even though it is an older interior from VW.
-Engine/Transmission: 3.5/5. Engine sounds gruff at low speeds but is eerily silent on the highway. Transmission is a bit quick to shift at low speeds and sometimes dawdles if there is not enough input from the driver. But when it's right, it's right. One of the better 6-speeds.
-Fuel Economy: 3.8/5. I'll preface this by saying I spend about 65% of my time on the highway. On the highway I can expect to get 29-30 MPG consistently and in the city I can get around 22. Combined I am averaging almost 27-28 MPG on premium fuel (the only drawback).
Overall, yes, the new one is a lot more exciting but it looks bloated in my opinion. The Limited works just fine for me and I have the peace of mind with the warranty and service intervals that are better than most of the competition (10k miles for oil changes).
Tiguan Gas Guzzler
3 out of 5 starsED Salas, 04/28/2019
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Everything is great, except for the gas mileage. Braking is a little weak. Kids love it. Comfort for normal sized adults.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, so we've included reviews for other years of the Tiguan Limited since its last redesign.
2018 Tiguan Limited Highlights
2.0T
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,250 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $211/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 23.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 6 years / 72,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Tiguan Limited models:
- Antilock Braking System
- Prevents the locking up of the wheels and tires (skidding) even when maximum brake pressure is applied.
- Electronic Stability Control
- Helps keep the Tiguan Limited in control during situations of reduced traction, such as a slide or a fishtail.
- Side Curtain Airbags
- Protects the heads and upper bodies of front and rear occupants in instances of a side collision.
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall3 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover18.5%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestMarginal
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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