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Brent Romans has worked in the automotive industry since 1996. He has written or edited thousands of expert car reviews and road-tested hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Brent is a senior manager of written content at Edmunds and previously contributed to publications such as Super Street and Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road. His personal car is a 2019 BMW M2 Competition, which he bought for its ideal combination of performance, style and practicality.}

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.

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited
2.0T 4Motion 4dr SUV
$13,986
fair price
$414 below market
- 62,276 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 4cyl automatic
- Basil Ford (153 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- USB Inputs
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Located in Cheektowaga, NY
** 1 Owner **, ** Premium Package **, ** Cruise Control **, ** All Wheel Drive **, ** Back Up Camera **, ** No Accidents **, ** Premium Alloy Wheels...
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: WVGBV7AX2JK000971
Stock: X250230TA
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-18-2025
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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited
2.0T 4Motion 4dr SUV
$10,996
good price
$973 below market
- 95,290 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl automatic
- Basil Ford (153 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- USB Inputs
Close
Located in Cheektowaga, NY
** All Wheel Drive **, ** Premium Package **, ** App Connect **, ** Cruise Control **, ** Push Button Start **, ** No Accidents **, ** Back Up Camera...
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: WVGBV7AX1JK006017
Stock: P9093A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-09-2025

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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.

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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.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited 2.0T 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.15 per gallon for premium unleaded in Pennsylvania.}

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Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Reviews

Owner Reviews

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15 reviews

5(53%)

4(20%)

3(13%)

2(6%)

1(8%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Great SUV for the price

Albert, 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 …

Just what I was looking for...

P. 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 …

Absolutely capable - 2018 VW Tiguan Limited

Bry, 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 …

Tiguan Gas Guzzler

ED 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.

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2018 Tiguan Limited Highlights

Trim:

2.0T

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$22,250
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$229/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	23.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	6 years / 72,000 miles

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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 Rating
Overall3 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger3 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover18.5%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Marginal
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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