2016 VW Golf Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
118 TSI Exclusive (Convertible)	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	1400kg / 3,086lb~
R (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	0kg / 0lb~
R (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	0kg / 0lb~
110 TDI Highline (Hatchback)	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1600kg / 0lb~
110 TSI Highline (Hatchback)	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	1400kg / 3,086lb~
92 TSI Comfortline (Hatchback)	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	1400kg / 3,086lb~
92 TSI (Hatchback)	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	1400kg / 3,086lb~
92 TSI Trendline (Hatchback)	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	1400kg / 3,086lb~
92 TSI (Hatchback)	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	1400kg / 3,086lb~
92 TSI Trendline (Hatchback)	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	1400kg / 3,086lb~
GTI (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	0kg / 0lb~
GTI Performance (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	0kg / 0lb~
R Wolfsburg Edition (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	0kg / 0lb~
GTI (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	0kg / 0lb~
GTI 40 Years (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1600kg / 0lb~
GTI 40 Years (Hatchback)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed manual	1600kg / 0lb~
Alltrack 132 TSI	1.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1500kg / 0lb~
110 TDI Highline (Wagon)	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1600kg / 0lb~
110 TSI Highline (Wagon)	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	1500kg / 0lb~
92 TSI Comfortline (Wagon)	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	1400kg / 3,086lb~
92 TSI Trendline (Wagon)	1.4-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	1400kg / 3,086lb~
R Wolfsburg Edition (Wagon)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	0kg / 0lb~

How much can the 2016 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 0kg whereas some go as high as 1600kg.

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".