2003 VW Golf Towing Capacity

2003 Volkswagen Golf	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
GL (Convertible)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
GL (Convertible)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
1.6 SE (Hatchback)	1.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
1.6 Generation (Hatchback)	1.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
1.6 Generation (Hatchback)	1.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
1.6 SE (Hatchback)	1.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
1.6 S (Hatchback)	1.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1200kg / 2,646lb~
2.0 SE (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1400kg / 3,086lb~
2.0 Generation (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1400kg / 3,086lb~
1.6 S (Hatchback)	1.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1200kg / 2,646lb~
2.0 Generation (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1400kg / 3,086lb~
2.0 Sport (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1400kg / 3,086lb~
2.0 SE (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1400kg / 3,086lb~
2.0 Sport (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1400kg / 3,086lb~
2.0 S (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 4-speed automatic	1400kg / 3,086lb~
2.0 S (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1400kg / 3,086lb~
GTI (Hatchback)	1.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1300kg / 2,866lb~

How much can the 2003 VW Golf 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 1200kg whereas some go as high as 1400kg.

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".